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  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Energy Harvesting

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  • Graphene's unique properties, including its planar structure, flexibility, thermal, and electrical characteristics, make it ideal for smart materials and actuators.
  • Graphene's facile processing and modification capabilities allow for functionalization via covalent or non-covalent bonds.
  • These attributes position graphene as a promising material for converting environmental energy into mechanical energy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • This review focuses on the actuating behaviors of graphene under various stimuli.
  • It explores how chemical bonds and intermolecular forces regulate these behaviors.
  • The review summarizes recent advancements in graphene-based actuators driven by multi-stimuli.

Main Methods:

  • The study is a review, synthesizing existing research on graphene actuators.
  • It analyzes actuating mechanisms regulated by chemical bonds and intermolecular forces.
  • The review categorizes advancements based on different stimuli.

Main Results:

  • Graphene actuators exhibit diverse responses to stimuli such as thermal, humidity, electrochemical, and electro-/photo-thermal conditions.
  • Functionalization of graphene enhances its responsiveness and energy conversion capabilities.
  • Unique nanostructures of graphene play a critical role in various actuation circumstances.

Conclusions:

  • Graphene's inherent properties and functionalization potential enable efficient multi-stimulus energy conversion for actuation.
  • The review highlights the significant progress in developing graphene-based actuators for diverse environmental energy harvesting applications.
  • Further research into graphene's nanostructure-actuation relationship will drive innovation in smart materials and responsive systems.