[HTML][HTML] From nanoscopic to macroscopic photo-driven motion in azobenzene-containing materials
SL Oscurato, M Salvatore, P Maddalena… - Nanophotonics, 2018 - degruyter.com
The illumination of azobenzene molecules with UV/visible light efficiently converts the
molecules between trans and cis isomerization states. Isomerization is accompanied by a …
molecules between trans and cis isomerization states. Isomerization is accompanied by a …
Shapeshifting diffractive optical devices
In optical devices like diffraction gratings and Fresnel lenses, light wavefront is engineered
through the structuring of device surface morphology, within thicknesses comparable to the …
through the structuring of device surface morphology, within thicknesses comparable to the …
[HTML][HTML] Light induced reversible structuring of photosensitive polymer films
J Jelken, S Santer - RSC advances, 2019 - pubs.rsc.org
In this paper we report on photoswitchable polymer surfaces with dynamically and reversibly
fluctuating topographies. It is well known that when azobenzene containing polymer films …
fluctuating topographies. It is well known that when azobenzene containing polymer films …
Photo‐Transformable Gratings for Augmented Reality
The seamless integration of multiple diffractive optical elements (DOEs) into a single‐level
substrate has been the key for the advancements in augmented reality (AR) technologies …
substrate has been the key for the advancements in augmented reality (AR) technologies …
Photodesign and fabrication of surface relief gratings on films of polyimide-based supramolecular systems obtained using host-guest strategy
New supramolecular structures were attained by an original approach based on mixing the
concepts of polyamidic acid (PAA) host and an azochromophore guest with hydrogen …
concepts of polyamidic acid (PAA) host and an azochromophore guest with hydrogen …
Driving cells with light‐controlled topographies
A Puliafito, S Ricciardi, F Pirani… - Advanced …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Cell–substrate interactions can modulate cellular behaviors in a variety of biological
contexts, including development and disease. Light‐responsive materials have been …
contexts, including development and disease. Light‐responsive materials have been …
Development of an Azobenzene-Based Cell Culture Photoresponsive Platform for In Situ Modulation of Surface Topography in Wet Environments
Azopolymers are light-responsive materials that hold promise to transform in vitro cell culture
systems. Through precise light illumination, they facilitate substrate pattern formation and …
systems. Through precise light illumination, they facilitate substrate pattern formation and …
Creating Supramolecular Functional Materials via Nucleobase Interaction: Investigating Molecular Recognition and the Fabrication of Surface Relief Gratings
The development of photoresponsive materials with excellent thermal properties and high
formability is crucial for expanding their range of applications and addressing various …
formability is crucial for expanding their range of applications and addressing various …
Light‐Induced Nanoscale Deformation in Azobenzene Thin Film Triggers Rapid Intracellular Ca2+ Increase via Mechanosensitive Cation Channels
Epithelial cells are in continuous dynamic biochemical and physical interaction with their
extracellular environment. Ultimately, this interplay guides fundamental physiological …
extracellular environment. Ultimately, this interplay guides fundamental physiological …
[HTML][HTML] Multi-wavelength optical patterning for multiscale materials design
Laser interferometry is a consolidated technique for materials structuring, enabling single
step and large area patterning. Here we report the investigation of the morphological …
step and large area patterning. Here we report the investigation of the morphological …