Photostrictive actuators - New perspective

Kenji Uchino, P. Poosanaas, K. Tonooka

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Abstract

Photostrictive materials, exhibiting light-induced strains, are of interest for future generation wireless remote control photo-actuators, micro-actuators, and micro-sensors applications. (Pb, La)(Zr, Ti) O3 (PLZT) ceramics doped with WO3 exhibit large photostriction under uniform illumination of near-ultraviolet light. Using a bimorph configuration, a photo-driven relay and a micro walking device have been demonstrated. However, for the fabrication of these devices, higher response speed must be achieved. The present paper reviews a new theoretical model for photovoltaic effect first, then enhanced performance through sample thickness and surface characteristics, finally its potential future applications.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)147-158
Number of pages12
JournalFerroelectrics
Volume258
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1 2001

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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