Azobenzenes (Ph-N═ N-Ph) are known as the most widely studied molecular
photoswitches, and the recent rise of azoheteroarenes (Het-N═ N-Ph or Het-N═ N-Het) …

The combination of scientific advances in additive manufacturing (AM) and smart materials
(SMs) has enabled the development of a new interdisciplinary research area: 4D printing …

Photomechanical crystals composed of three-dimensionally ordered and densely packed
photochromes hold promise for high-performance photochemical actuators. However, bulk …

We report a unique vinyl coordination polymer (CP),[Zn (4‐Fb) 2 (tkpvb)] n (1, 4‐HFb= 4‐
fluorobenzoic acid, tkpvb= 1, 2, 4, 5‐tetrakis (4‐pyridylvinyl) benzene) that undergoes a rare …

Natural photoactive systems have evolved to harness broad‐spectrum light from solar
radiation for critical functions such as light perception and photosynthetic energy conversion …

Molecular crystals with the ability to transform light energy into macroscopic mechanical
motions are a promising class of materials with potential applications in actuating and …

With emerging research on stimuli-responsive materials, dynamic crystals are at the forefront
of investigation. However, research on the mechanical properties of coordination polymers …

Flexible crystals that can capture solar energy and convert it into mechanical energy are
promising for a wide range of applications such as information storage and actuators, but …

Haptic human–machine interfaces (HHMIs) combine tactile sensation and haptic feedback
to allow humans to interact closely with machines and robots, providing immersive …

Photoluminescent molecular crystals integrated with the ability to transform light energy into
macroscopic mechanical motions are a promising choice of materials for both actuating and …