In:
Angewandte Chemie, Wiley, Vol. 127, No. 49 ( 2015-12), p. 15093-15097
Abstract:
A new family of hierarchically helical carbon‐nanotube fibers with many nano‐ and micro‐scale channels has been synthesized. They demonstrate remarkable mechanical actuations in response to water and moisture. The water or moisture is first rapidly transported through the trunk micron‐scale channels and then efficiently infiltrates into the interconnected capillary nanoscale channels, similar to the blood flow in our body. Therefore, rapid and large contraction and rotation of the fiber occurs with a high reversibility. These mechanically actuating fibers are promising for various applications, and smart windows and louvers have been investigated as two demonstrations.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0044-8249
,
1521-3757
DOI:
10.1002/ange.v127.49
DOI:
10.1002/ange.201507108
Language:
German
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2015
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