Stimuli-responsive polymers: Fundamental considerations and applications

Stimuli-responsive polymers are capable of changing their chemical and/or physical properties in response to environmental stimuli. This unique feature has allowed stimuli-responsive polymers to be used in a variety of applications. In this review, we present a basic introduction to the theories tha...

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Published in:Macromolecular research 2017, 25(6), , pp.513-527
Main Authors: Gao, Yongfeng, Wei, Menglian, Li, Xue, Xu, Wenwen, Ahiabu, Andrews, Perdiz, Juliana, Liu, Zining, Serpe, Michael J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Artificial muscles
Brushes
Chains (polymeric)
Characterization and Evaluation of Materials
Chemistry
Chemistry and Materials Science
Complex Fluids and Microfluidics
Drug delivery systems
Nanochemistry
Nanotechnology
Physical Chemistry
Physical properties
Polymer Sciences
Polymers
Soft and Granular Matter
Stimuli
고분자공학
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Summary:Stimuli-responsive polymers are capable of changing their chemical and/or physical properties in response to environmental stimuli. This unique feature has allowed stimuli-responsive polymers to be used in a variety of applications. In this review, we present a basic introduction to the theories that have been developed to describe polymer chains, brushes, and networks. We then detail numerous examples of how stimuli-responsive polymers can be used for sensing and biosensing, drug delivery, and as artificial muscles. While we focus the review on these particular areas, there are numerous other demonstrations of the applications of these fascinating materials, and we are certain that many applications have yet to be discovered.
ISSN:1598-5032
2092-7673
DOI:10.1007/s13233-017-5088-7