Performance of molecular crystals in conversion of light to mechanical work [Chemistry]

Dynamic molecular crystals have recently received ample attention as an emerging class of energy-transducing materials, yet have fallen short of developing into fully realized actuators. Through the trans–cis surface isomerization of three crystalline azobenzene materials, here, we set out to extensively characterize the light-to-work energy conversion of photoinduced bending in...

Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - January 25, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Jad Mahmoud Halabi, Eȷaz Ahmed, Samuel Sofela, Panče Naumov Tags: Chemistry Physical Sciences Source Type: research