Photomobile Polymer-Piezoelectric Composite for Enhanced Actuation and Energy Generation.

ABSTRACT: In this study, we present an innovative approach to increase the quantum yield and wavelength sensitivity of photomobile polymer (PMP) films based on azobenzene by doping the polymer matrix with noble metal nanoparticles. These doped PMP films showed faster and more significant bending under both UV as well as visible and near-infrared light regardless of whether it was coherent, incoherent, polarized, or unpolarized irradiation, expanding the potential of PMP-based actuators. To illustrate their practical implications, we created a proof-of-concept model of power generation by coupling it to flexible piezoelectric materials under simulated sunlight. This model has been tested under real operating conditions, thus demonstrating the possibility of generating electricity with variable light

SUBMITTER: Sagnelli D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10616835 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature