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Expansion–contraction of photoresponsive artificial muscle regulated by host–guest interactions

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  • Yoshinori Takashima

    (Graduate School of Science, Osaka University)

  • Shogo Hatanaka

    (Graduate School of Science, Osaka University)

  • Miyuki Otsubo

    (Graduate School of Science, Osaka University)

  • Masaki Nakahata

    (Graduate School of Science, Osaka University)

  • Takahiro Kakuta

    (Graduate School of Science, Osaka University)

  • Akihito Hashidzume

    (Graduate School of Science, Osaka University)

  • Hiroyasu Yamaguchi

    (Graduate School of Science, Osaka University)

  • Akira Harada

    (Graduate School of Science, Osaka University)

Abstract

The development of stimulus-responsive polymeric materials is of great importance, especially for the development of remotely manipulated materials not in direct contact with an actuator. Here we design a photoresponsive supramolecular actuator by integrating host–guest interactions and photoswitching ability in a hydrogel. A photoresponsive supramolecular hydrogel with α-cyclodextrin as a host molecule and an azobenzene derivative as a photoresponsive guest molecule exhibits reversible macroscopic deformations in both size and shape when irradiated by ultraviolet light at 365 nm or visible light at 430 nm. The deformation of the supramolecular hydrogel depends on the incident direction. The selectivity of the incident direction allows plate-shaped hydrogels to bend in water. Irradiating with visible light immediately restores the deformed hydrogel. A light-driven supramolecular actuator with α-cyclodextrin and azobenzene stems from the formation and dissociation of an inclusion complex by ultraviolet or visible light irradiation.

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  • Yoshinori Takashima & Shogo Hatanaka & Miyuki Otsubo & Masaki Nakahata & Takahiro Kakuta & Akihito Hashidzume & Hiroyasu Yamaguchi & Akira Harada, 2012. "Expansion–contraction of photoresponsive artificial muscle regulated by host–guest interactions," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 3(1), pages 1-8, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:3:y:2012:i:1:d:10.1038_ncomms2280
    DOI: 10.1038/ncomms2280
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