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Gold nanorods (AuNRs) are excellent photothermal agents to enable a variety of laser stimulated functional polymers. One key issue is to maximize the photothermal conversion efficiency of AuNRs. In this study, the light responsive AuNR/shape memory polymer (SMP) nanocomposites with inclusion of AuNRs of varied aspect ratios were prepared, characterized, and their laser irradiation induced bending...