Tiny molecular changes, big microparticle deformation

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Materials that change their shape upon exposure to light are attracting growing interest in applications such as soft robotics, microscale actuators and smart materials. However, the connection between molecular-level structural changes and larger-scale deformation remains incomp

Materials that change their shape upon exposure to light are attracting growing interest in applications such as soft robotics, microscale actuators and smart materials. However, the connection between molecular-level structural changes and larger-scale deformation remains incomp This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking science. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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