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Nanocomposite films comprising polymer-functionalized single-walled carbon-nanotubes (SWNTs) and liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) show a reversible IR-induced strain (∼−30%) at very low SWNT loading levels (≤0. 2 wt%). SWNTs can efficiently transform absorbed IR light into thermal energy, thereby serving as a nanoscale heat-source and thermal- conduction pathway. The absorbed thermal-energy induced a nematic– isotropic phase-transition, generating a shape change in the nanocomposite film. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http: //www. wiley-vch. de/contents/jc₂089/2008/adma200702953ₛ. pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.
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