Smart Light-Responsive Materials
| Author | : Y. Zhao |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 542 |
| Release | : 2009-04-22 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780470439081 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0470439084 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (084 Downloads) |
Download or read book Smart Light-Responsive Materials written by Y. Zhao and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-04-22 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reviews the cutting-edge significant research in the field of smart light-responsive materials based on azobenzene polymers and liquid crystals. Emphasis is placed on the discovery of new phenomena from the past 5 years, their underlying mechanisms, new functionalities, and properties achieved through rational design. Edited by leading authorities in the field, Zhao and Ikeda, the chapters are authored by an internationally-recognized team of experts from North America, Europe, and Asia. Smart Light-Responsive Materials will serve to catalyze new research that will lead this field over the next 5-10 years.
