Issue 27, 2013
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Journal of Materials Chemistry A

Reversible switching transitions of stimuli-responsive shape changing polymers

Harper Mengab  and  Guoqiang Li*ab  

* Corresponding authors

a Department of Mechanical Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA
E-mail: lguoqi1@lsu.edu
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Tel: +1-225-578-5302

b Department of Mechanical Engineering, Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA 70813, USA

Abstract

The past decade has witnessed significant advancements in stimuli-responsive shape changing polymers. The reversible switching transition is the most important feature of stimuli-responsive polymers, which determines the shape changing effect. This article presents a comprehensive review of the various reversible switching transitions and recent progress in stimuli-responsive shape changing polymers. The advantages and limitations of the various stimuli-responsive polymers are discussed. Future research directions are suggested.

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DOI
https://doi.org/10.1039/C3TA10716G
Article type
Feature Article
Submitted
17 Feb 2013
Accepted
11 Apr 2013
First published
12 Apr 2013

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2013,1, 7838-7865

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Reversible switching transitions of stimuli-responsive shape changing polymers

H. Meng and G. Li, J. Mater. Chem. A, 2013, 1, 7838 DOI: 10.1039/C3TA10716G

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