Methods for actuating, actuator devices and methods for preparing an actuator device capable of converting optical energy into mechanical energy are provided. An actuator includes a carbon nanotube film having a first optical absorption coefficient and an actuation material having a second optical absorption coefficient different from the first optical absorption coefficient. The actuator expands due to actuation by light. A carbon nanotube film is prepared by forming a carbon nanotube film on a substrate and forming a photoresist layer that exposes portions of the carbon nanotube film. The exposed portions are then etched to form an actuator device from the remaining carbon nanotube film.
申请公布号
WO2008033327(A3)
申请公布日期
2009.04.16
申请号
WO2007US19704
申请日期
2007.09.11
申请人
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE;PANCHAPAKESAN, BALAJI;LU, SHOAXIN