Figure. Mechanistic analysis for photobending of polycinnamate film (IMAGE)

Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

Figure. Mechanistic analysis for photobending of polycinnamate film

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The UV-induced deformation of the polycinnamate was analyzed by time-resolved IR spectroscopy, and it was confirmed that photoexpansion occurred based on the trans-to-cis isomerization of main chain cinnamate units.

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Image courtesy: Tatsuo Kaneko and Kenji Takada from Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology.

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