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Polymeric materials that convert local fleeting signals into global macroscopic responses

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: We report a general design strategy for creating polymeric materials that are capable of providing global, macroscopic changes in their properties in response to specific local and fleeting stimuli. In a proof-of-concept demonstration, a single polymer is used, yet it enables selective responses to specific stimuli, and then internally drives a macroscopic change in the material (even in locations not exposed to the stimulus), where the magnitude of change is independent of the intensity of the applied stimulus.

Source: Chemical Science

DOI: 10.1039/c5sc00701a

Authors: Hyungwoo Kim, Matthew S. Baker, Scott T. Phillips

Institution: Pennsylvania State University

Language: English

Topic: Advanced Materials and Mechanics

Subfield: Mechanical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: diamond