Spiral photonic actuator

K. Y. Jin, S. K. Park, J. H. Jang, C. Y. Koh, M. J. Graham, S. J. Park, C. Nah, M. H. Lee, S. Z.D. Cheng, E. L. Thomas, K. U. Jeong

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Abstract

There has been a significant effort to create spiral sensors by changing either the periodic d-spacing of the structure or the dielectric constants of the materials by combining the multifaceted environmental responsiveness of polymer hydrogels with dielectrical structures.1 Reversible spiral switches with dimensional functionalities that respond to chemical environment were constructed. When the spiral photonic actuator was swollen in hydrophilic acetic acid, right-handed spiral structures are formed, while the spiral photonic actuator was swollen in hydrophobic hexane, left-handed spiral structures are formed. All actuators returned back to the transparent planar state after deswelling processes. These reversible spiral photonic actuators can be applied in the application of mechanical actuators, electrical devices, and optical components.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationActive Polymers
Pages205-210
Number of pages6
StatePublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event2009 MRS Spring Meeting - San Francisco, CA, United States
Duration: 14 Apr 200917 Apr 2009

Publication series

NameMaterials Research Society Symposium Proceedings
Volume1190
ISSN (Print)0272-9172

Conference

Conference2009 MRS Spring Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco, CA
Period14/04/0917/04/09

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