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.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3388-3392 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Chemical Science |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jun 2015 |