Azobenzene

Making waves in a photoactive polymer film

Anne Hélène Gelebart, Dirk J. Mulder, Michael Varga, Andrew Konya, Ghislaine Vantomme, E. W. Meijer, Robin L. B. Selinger, Dirk J. Broer

Citations: 1035 • 2017

Expansion–contraction of photoresponsive artificial muscle regulated by host–guest interactions

Yoshinori Takashima, Shogo Hatanaka, Miyuki Otsubo, Masaki Nakahata, Takahiro Kakuta, Akihito Hashidzume, Hiroyasu Yamaguchi, Akira Harada

Citations: 720 • 2012

Reconfigurable photoactuator through synergistic use of photochemical and photothermal effects

Markus Lahikainen, Hao Zeng, Arri Priimägi

Citations: 321 • 2018

From nanoscopic to macroscopic photo‐driven motion in azobenzene‐containing materials

Stefano Luigi Oscurato, Marcella Salvatore, P. Maddalena, Antonio Ambrosio

Citations: 203 • 2018

Self‐assembled Dynamic 3D Fingerprints in Liquid‐Crystal Coatings Towards Controllable Friction and Adhesion

Danqing Liu, Dirk J. Broer

Citations: 175 • 2014

Photoresponsive Fiber Array: Toward Mimicking the Collective Motion of Cilia for Transport Applications

Anne Hélène Gelebart, Matthew Mc Bride, Albertus P. H. J. Schenning, Christopher N. Bowman, Dirk J. Broer

Citations: 141 • 2016

Four-Dimensional Printed Liquid Crystalline Elastomer Actuators with Fast Photoinduced Mechanical Response toward Light-Driven Robotic Functions

Lorena Ceamanos, Zehra Kahveci, María López‐Valdeolivas, Danqing Liu, Dirk J. Broer, Carlos Sánchez‐Somolinos

Citations: 133 • 2020

An Untethered Magnetic‐ and Light‐Responsive Rotary Gripper: Shedding Light on Photoresponsive Liquid Crystal Actuators

Marina Pilz da Cunha, Yari Foelen, Roel J. H. van Raak, Jeffrey N. Murphy, Tom A. P. Engels, Michael G. Debije, Albertus P. H. J. Schenning

Citations: 128 • 2019

Ultralarge Contraction Directed by Light‐Driven Unlocking of Prestored Strain Energy in Linear Liquid Crystal Polymer Fibers

Lang Qin, Bo Xu, Quan Liu, Yanlei Yu

Citations: 106 • 2020

Light‐Driven Self‐Oscillating Behavior of Liquid‐Crystalline Networks Triggered by Dynamic Isomerization of Molecular Motors

Jian Sun, Wei Hu, Lanying Zhang, Ruochen Lan, Huai Yang, Deng‐Ke Yang

Citations: 91 • 2021

Shape‐Shifting Azo Dye Polymers: Towards Sunlight‐Driven Molecular Devices

Oleksandr S. Bushuyev, Miho Aizawa, Atsushi Shishido, Christopher J. Barrett

Citations: 89 • 2017

New tricks and emerging applications from contemporary azobenzene research

Chiara Fedele, Tero‐Petri Ruoko, Kim Kuntze, Matti Virkki, Arri Priimägi

Citations: 75 • 2022

NIR–UV Responsive Actuator with Graphene Oxide/Microchannel-Induced Liquid Crystal Bilayer Structure for Biomimetic Devices

Lanshan Zhang, Jingkai Pan, Yinghao Liu, Yu Xu, Aimin Zhang

Citations: 69 • 2020

Torsional mechanical responses in azobenzene functionalized liquid crystalline polymer networks

Jeong Jae Wie, Kyung Min Lee, Matthew L. Smith, Richard A. Vaia, Timothy J. White

Citations: 65 • 2013

Multiresponse Shape-Memory Nanocomposite with a Reversible Cycle for Powerful Artificial Muscles

Chi Chen, Yangyuanchen Liu, Ximin He, Hua Li, Yujie Chen, Ying Wei, Yusen Zhao, Yanfei Ma, Zhen Chen, Xu Zheng, Hezhou Liu

Citations: 64 • 2021

Preparation of biomimetic photoresponsive polymer springs

Supitchaya Iamsaard, Elise Villemin, Federico Lancia, Sarah-Jane Aβhoff, Stephen P. Fletcher, Nathalie Katsonis

Citations: 59 • 2016

Synthesis of a Photoresponsive Liquid‐Crystalline Polymer Containing Azobenzene

Chensha Li, Chi‐Wei Lo, Difeng Zhu, Chenhui Li, Ye Liu, Hongrui Jiang

Citations: 56 • 2009

Three birds with one stone: Design and synthesis of polyurethane actuator for executing heat, light and humidity triggered deformation

Xiaolei Yue, Dong Chen, Yucheng Wang, Zhishuai Cui, Zhi‐Hui Ren, Zheng‐Hui Guan

Citations: 52 • 2023

Self‐assembled Dynamic 3D Fingerprints in Liquid‐Crystal Coatings Towards Controllable Friction and Adhesion

Danqing Liu, Dirk J. Broer

Citations: 46 • 2014

4D Printed Light‐Responsive Patterned Liquid Crystal Elastomer Actuators Using a Single Structural Color Ink

Jeroen A. H. P. Sol, Robin F. Douma, Albertus P. H. J. Schenning, Michael G. Debije

Citations: 46 • 2022