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This work aims to explore photoresponsive soft actuators that utilize carbon-based materials for effective energy conversion and application.

Photoresponsive Actuators Built from Carbon‐Based Soft Materials

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This work aims to explore photoresponsive soft actuators that utilize carbon-based materials for effective energy conversion and application.
Review of various carbon-based soft materials including 0D, 1D, 2D, and 3D nanocarbons.
Analysis of driving mechanisms such as photothermal, photomechanical, and photochemical effects.
Discussion of future opportunities and challenges in optical-to-mechanical energy conversion.
Identified carbon-based materials as effective candidates for high-performance photoactuators.
Emphasized the significance of mechanical strength and energy conversion efficiency in actuator design.
Outlined potential technological applications including bionic robotics and biomedical devices.

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Review summarizes advancements in carbon-based photoresponsive actuators, highlighting their potential applications.

Yang et al. (2019) studied this question.

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