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John Wiley Photomechanical Materials Composites And Systems: Wireless Transduction Of Light Into Work by Timothy J. White
An Exhaustive Review Of The History Current State And Future Opportunities For Harnessing Light To Accomplish Useful Work In Materials This Book Describes The Chemistry Physics And Mechanics Of Light-Controlled Systems. Describes Photomechanical Materials And Mechanisms Along With Key Applications Exceptional Collection Of Leading Authors Internationally Recognized For Their Work In This Growing Area Covers The Full Scope Of Photomechanical Materials: Polymers Crystals Ceramics And Nanocomposites Deals With An Interdisciplinary Coupling Of Mechanics Materials Chemistry And Physics Emphasizes Application Opportunities In Creating Adaptive Surface Features Shape Memory Devices And Actuators; While Assessing Future Prospects For Utility In Optics And Photonics And Soft Roboticsshow More