Characterization of photo-induced mechanical responses in Azobenzene polymers

A cantilever based sensor system was adapted to characterize the photo-mechanical effect in thin films of azobenzene based polymers coated on silicon and mica cantilevers. The photomechanical effect is defined as a reversible molecular shape change upon absorption of light, resulting in a significan...

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Main Author: Mahimwalla, Zahid
Other Authors: Christopher Barrett (Internal/Supervisor)
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: McGill University 2013
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Online Access:http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=114203