Vision Statement: Materials in Motion
Ben L. Feringa
Abstract
At the dawn of a new era of interactive and responsive materials and dynamic molecular systems there is ample opportunity to raise the level of complexity enabling mechanical motion, autonomous behavior, or interactive self-regulatory functions. Some of the major challenges and opportunities are discussed with a brief perspective toward future developments on responsive materials.
Topics & Concepts
Perspective (graphical)Motion (physics)NanotechnologyMaterials scienceStatement (logic)Human–computer interactionEngineering ethicsSystems engineeringEngineering physicsComputer scienceArtificial intelligenceEngineeringEpistemologyPhilosophySupramolecular Self-Assembly in MaterialsAdvanced Materials and MechanicsPolydiacetylene-based materials and applications