Chemical and optical control of peristaltic actuator based on self-oscillating porous gel.

Chemical and optical control of peristaltic actuator based on self-oscillating porous gel.

Chemical communications (Cambridge, England) (2008-10-03)

Shu-Ichi Shinohara, Takahiro Seki, Takamasa Sakai, Ryo Yoshida, Yukikazu Takeoka

ABSTRACT

We demonstrate the chemical and optical control of the self-sustaining peristaltic motion of a structural colored porous hydrogel.

MATERIALS

Product Number

Brand

Product Description

Supelco

Sodium bromate, puriss. p.a., ≥99.5% (RT)

Sigma-Aldrich

Sodium bromate, ≥99%