Graphene fibers with predetermined deformation as moisture-triggered actuators and robots

Huhu Cheng; Jia Liu; Yang Zhao; Chuangang Hu; Zhipan Zhang; Nan Chen; Lan Jiang; Liangti Qu

doi:10.1002/anie.201304358

Graphene fibers with predetermined deformation as moisture-triggered actuators and robots

Angew Chem Int Ed Engl. 2013 Sep 27;52(40):10482-6. doi: 10.1002/anie.201304358. Epub 2013 Aug 14.

Authors

Huhu Cheng¹, Jia Liu, Yang Zhao, Chuangang Hu, Zhipan Zhang, Nan Chen, Lan Jiang, Liangti Qu

Affiliation

¹ Key Laboratory of Cluster Science, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing Key Laboratory of Photoelectric/Electrophotonic Conversion Materials, Beijing 100081 (China) http://sc.bit.edu.cn/kyjgjktz/qltktz/index.htm.

PMID: 23946272
DOI: 10.1002/anie.201304358

Abstract

Enough to make your hair curl! Moisture-responsive graphene (G) fibers can be prepared by the positioned laser reduction of graphene oxide (GO) counterparts. When exposed to moisture, the asymmetric G/GO fibers display complex, well-controlled motion/deformation in a predetermined manner. These fibers can function not only as a single-fiber walking robot under humidity alternation but also as a new platform for woven devices and smart textiles.

Keywords: actuators; carbon; graphene fibers; laser reduction; mechanical properties.