articlePolymer ChemistryOct 25, 2016HYBRID OA

Stimuli-responsive polymers and their applications

MWMenglian WeiYGYongfeng GaoXLXue LiMJMichael J. Serpe

University of Alberta · Alberta Hospital Edmonton

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Abstract

Responsive polymer-based materials are capable of altering their chemical and/or physical properties upon exposure to external stimuli. This review highlights their use for sensing and biosensing, drug delivery, and artificial muscles/actuators.

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  • Polymer
  • Biosensor
  • Nanotechnology
  • Drug delivery
  • Actuator
  • Artificial muscle
  • Materials science
  • Biomedical engineering
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