A Graphene‐Based Bimorph Structure for Design of High Performance Photoactuators

Abstract

A photoactuator based on a tubular-shaped graphene composite bimorph is fabricated and shows reversible photoactuation with fast response and large deformation (deformation angle of ca. 479° in only 3.6 s), which is mostly attributed to the interfacial thermal stress. Various photoactuator devices based on the tubular bimorph, including a smart box and crawler-type robot that can mimic tank-track motion, are designed. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.