Prospects for light-activated nano-devices based on shape-memory polymers

Anuj Bhargava; Michael B. Cortie

doi:10.1117/1.2772885

1 July 2007 Prospects for light-activated nano-devices based on shape-memory polymers

Anuj Bhargava, Michael B. Cortie

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Journal of Nanophotonics, Vol. 1, Issue 1, 012503 (July 2007). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.2772885

Abstract

The recent development of new types of light-activated, conformation-changing polymers has stimulated much interest. These 'smart' materials offer new functionalities and may enable diverse novel devices. One possible application of these substances may be in optically-driven nanoscale actuators, especially in the case of devices in which a plasmon resonance in a precious-metal nanostructure is actively modulated. A one-way or two-way shape memory effect is possible, however, application at the nanoscale will necessitate certain design changes. Nanoscale devices based on these materials could conceivably be used for drug-release or to switch the spectral selectivity of a coating.

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Anuj Bhargava and Michael B. Cortie "Prospects for light-activated nano-devices based on shape-memory polymers," Journal of Nanophotonics 1(1), 012503 (1 July 2007). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.2772885

Published: 1 July 2007

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