title: Light-Activated Rapid-Response Polyvinylidene-Fluoride-Based Flexible Films.
abstract: The design strategy and mechanical response mechanism of light-activated, rapid-response, flexible films are presented. Practical applications as a microrobot and a smart spring are demonstrated.
authors.affiliation: Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China.|Division of Physical Science and Engineering (PSE), COHMAS Laboratory, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Yanlong
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Tai
authors.affiliation: Division of Physical Science and Engineering (PSE), COHMAS Laboratory, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Gilles
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Lubineau
authors.affiliation: Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China.
authors.forename: Zhenguo
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Yang
keywords: SWCNT/PVDF flexible films; light-activated actuators; microrobots; nanogenerators; soft grippers