Intelligent Polymers, Fibers and Applications
Intelligent materials, also known as smart materials, are capable of reacting to various external stimuli or environmental changes by rearranging their structure at a molecular level and adapting functionality accordingly. The initial concept of the intelligence of a material originated from the nat...
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doaj-2d70f3da04d5410b925e046715baf6932021-04-28T23:07:46ZengMDPI AGPolymers2073-43602021-04-01131427142710.3390/polym13091427Intelligent Polymers, Fibers and ApplicationsLi Jingcheng0Vundrala Sumedha Reddy1W. A. D. M. Jayathilaka2Amutha Chinnappan3Seeram Ramakrishna4Rituparna Ghosh5Department of Mechanical Engineering, Centre for Nanotechnology & Sustainability, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117574, SingaporeDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Centre for Nanotechnology & Sustainability, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117574, SingaporeDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Centre for Nanotechnology & Sustainability, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117574, SingaporeDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Centre for Nanotechnology & Sustainability, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117574, SingaporeDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Centre for Nanotechnology & Sustainability, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117574, SingaporeDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Centre for Nanotechnology & Sustainability, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117574, SingaporeIntelligent materials, also known as smart materials, are capable of reacting to various external stimuli or environmental changes by rearranging their structure at a molecular level and adapting functionality accordingly. The initial concept of the intelligence of a material originated from the natural biological system, following the sensing–reacting–learning mechanism. The dynamic and adaptive nature, along with the immediate responsiveness, of the polymer- and fiber-based smart materials have increased their global demand in both academia and industry. In this manuscript, the most recent progress in smart materials with various features is reviewed with a focus on their applications in diverse fields. Moreover, their performance and working mechanisms, based on different physical, chemical and biological stimuli, such as temperature, electric and magnetic field, deformation, pH and enzymes, are summarized. Finally, the study is concluded by highlighting the existing challenges and future opportunities in the field of intelligent materials.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/9/1427intelligent materialsstimuli-responsivepolymers |
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Li Jingcheng Vundrala Sumedha Reddy W. A. D. M. Jayathilaka Amutha Chinnappan Seeram Ramakrishna Rituparna Ghosh Intelligent Polymers, Fibers and Applications Polymers intelligent materials stimuli-responsive polymers |
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Li Jingcheng Vundrala Sumedha Reddy W. A. D. M. Jayathilaka Amutha Chinnappan Seeram Ramakrishna Rituparna Ghosh |
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Intelligent Polymers, Fibers and Applications |
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Intelligent Polymers, Fibers and Applications |
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Intelligent Polymers, Fibers and Applications |
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Intelligent Polymers, Fibers and Applications |
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Intelligent Polymers, Fibers and Applications |
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Intelligent materials, also known as smart materials, are capable of reacting to various external stimuli or environmental changes by rearranging their structure at a molecular level and adapting functionality accordingly. The initial concept of the intelligence of a material originated from the natural biological system, following the sensing–reacting–learning mechanism. The dynamic and adaptive nature, along with the immediate responsiveness, of the polymer- and fiber-based smart materials have increased their global demand in both academia and industry. In this manuscript, the most recent progress in smart materials with various features is reviewed with a focus on their applications in diverse fields. Moreover, their performance and working mechanisms, based on different physical, chemical and biological stimuli, such as temperature, electric and magnetic field, deformation, pH and enzymes, are summarized. Finally, the study is concluded by highlighting the existing challenges and future opportunities in the field of intelligent materials. |
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intelligent materials stimuli-responsive polymers |
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