Light‐Driven Molecular‐Crystal Actuators: Rapid and Reversible Bending of Rodlike Mixed Crystals of Diarylethene Derivatives

Limber but strong: Two-component mixed crystals of diarylethene derivatives exhibit reversible, rapid, and fatigue-resistant bending upon alternate irradiation with UV and visible light (see picture). The crystals showed reversible curling into a hairpin shape while remaining crystalline. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as "Supporting Information". Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.