Recent advances in stimuli-responsive polymers for sensing and actuation
Liang Hu, Tong Shu, Yu Wan, Changhao Fang, Feng Gao, Michael J. Serpe
Abstract
Stimuli-responsive polymers (SRPs) are capable of changing their solubility, conformation, and volume in response to external stimuli. Here, we detail how SRPs can be used for sensing and actuation, and focus on the response mechanism.
Topics & Concepts
PolymerMechanism (biology)Focus (optics)NanotechnologyMaterials scienceComputer sciencePhysicsOpticsComposite materialQuantum mechanicsAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsPolymer Surface Interaction StudiesDielectric materials and actuators