Materials capable of responding in a useful fashion to given stimuli are particularly attractive both from a fundamental and application-oriented perspective. Here we present specific examples of how architectural control in polymers can be used as a tool to direct function. In particular, we present a class of mechanically responsive materials i.e. both polymers that will react to a mechanical stimulus or materials that will respond mechanically upon application of other types of cues. The practical uses of such materials will also be broached.

Mechano-responsiveness: Stimulating polymer chemistry

247th National Meeting (2014)

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