Reflections on the Evolution of Smart Polymers

• Published in: Israel journal of chemistry Vol. 60; no. 1-2; pp. 75 - 85
• Main Author: Gillies, Elizabeth R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Haifa Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01.01.2020
• Subjects: Actuators; Addition polymerization; Chemical bonds; Covalent bonds; Drug delivery systems; Evolution; history; Polymer chemistry; polymerization; Polymers; smart polymers; Stimuli; stimuli-responsive

Since Staudinger's recognition that polymers were long chain molecules with covalent bonds between repeating units, the field has evolved tremendously. In addition to their many structural roles, polymers have been developed to exhibit “smart” stimuli‐responsive behavior. This article will desc...