Photo-responsive layer and layer assembly
AssigneeKoninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
InventorsDirk Jan Broer, Emiel Peeters
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a photo-responsive layer and layer assembly which can be used for controlling a flow of liquid for example in a water-purification device. The photo-responsive layer according to the invention comprises a first domain comprising a first material comprising molecules having a photo-responsive moiety, wherein the first domain of the photo-responsive layer is capable of undergoing a reversible geometrical change when said photo-responsive moiety is exposed to photo-activating illumination, such as UV-radiation. The photo-responsive layer is useful in UV controlled membranes e.g. for water purification.
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A photo-responsive layer comprising a first domain comprising a first material comprising molecules having a photo-responsive moiety, wherein said first domain of said photo-responsive layer is capable of undergoing a reversible geometrical change when said photo-responsive moiety is exposed to photo-activating illumination.
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