ネマチックエラストマーの光駆動特性と液晶オーダーの関係

抄録

Modulation of the nematic order by photo-isomerization of azobenzene units incorporated into nematic liquid crystal elastomers alters the mechanical properties and generate stress or strain change. The conditions that elicit the most significant variation in the photomechanical stress or strain with respect to the operating and photo-switchable phase transition temperatures are explored and discussed.