Terahertz (THz) part of the electromagnetic spectrum (0.1–10 THz) holds the key for next-
generation high-speed wireless communication, non-destructive biosensing, fingerprint …

It is surprising to see the wide range and versatile potential of applications of the VO2, due to
its transition from a semiconductor phase at low temperature, to a metallic state at high …

The search for higher-performance photothermal microactuators has typically involved
unavoidable trade-offs that hinder the demonstration of ubiquitous devices with high energy …

Molecular spin crossover complexes are promising candidates for mechanical actuation
purposes. The relationships between their crystal structure and mechanical properties …

Miniaturisation of conventional rotary motors is a great challenge because of their complex
design, especially if robust and diverse functionalities are to be integrated inside a very …

Vanadium dioxide (VO2)-based actuators have demonstrated great performance in terms of
strain energy density, speed, reversible actuation, programming capabilities, and large …

Abstract [FeII (Htrz) 2 (trz)](BF4) spin crossover particles of 85 nm mean size are dispersed
in an SU‐8 polymer matrix and spray‐coated onto silicon microcantilevers. The subsequent …

The integration of VO 2 thin films in a MEMS actuator device is presented. The structural
phase transition of VO 2 was induced electro-thermally by resistive heaters monolithically …

Harnessing a natural power source such as the human body temperature or sunlight should
realize ultimate low-power devices. In particular, macroscale and flexible actuators that do …

Vanadium dioxide (VO 2) is a unique phase change material (PCM) that possesses a metal-
to-insulator transition property. Pristine VO 2 has a negative temperature coefficient of …