Sunlight Powers Oscillating Film

Scientists are working on a film that oscillates when exposed to visible, unprocessed sunlight. What makes this film different from others, however, is how it reacts to the light (video). Instead of using sunlight as a stimulus, the film taps sunlight as a continuous energy source. This feature could lead to applications such as soft actuators or self-cleaning coatings.

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