Oscillating Reactions Meet Polymers at Interfaces
Chemo-mechanical phenomena, including oscillations and peristaltic motions, are widespread in nature—just think of heartbeats—thanks to the ability of living organisms to convert directly chemical energy into mechanical work. Their imitation with artificial systems is still an open challenge. Chemic...
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doaj-7f96ef8485d44543927e613a3dea12d12020-11-25T02:34:38ZengMDPI AGMaterials1996-19442020-07-01132957295710.3390/ma13132957Oscillating Reactions Meet Polymers at InterfacesAlina Osypova0Matthias Dübner1Guido Panzarasa2Innovative Sensor Technology IST AG, Stegrütistrasse 14, 9642 Ebnat-Kappel, SwitzerlandLaboratory for Surface Science and Technology, Department of Materials, ETH Zürich, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 5, 8093 Zürich, SwitzerlandLaboratory of Soft and Living Materials, Department of Materials, ETH Zürich, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 5, 8093 Zürich, SwitzerlandChemo-mechanical phenomena, including oscillations and peristaltic motions, are widespread in nature—just think of heartbeats—thanks to the ability of living organisms to convert directly chemical energy into mechanical work. Their imitation with artificial systems is still an open challenge. Chemical clocks and oscillators (such as the popular Belousov–Zhabotinsky (BZ) reaction) are reaction networks characterized by the emergence of peculiar spatiotemporal dynamics. Their application to polymers at interfaces (grafted chains, layer-by-layer assemblies, and polymer brushes) offers great opportunities for developing novel smart biomimetic materials. Despite the wide field of potential applications, limited research has been carried out so far. Here, we aim to showcase the state-of-the-art of this fascinating field of investigation, highlighting the potential for future developments and providing a personal outlook.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/13/13/2957polymer brusheslayer-by-layerBelousov–Zhabotinsky (BZ) reactionoscillating reactionschemical clocksspatiotemporal patterns |
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Alina Osypova Matthias Dübner Guido Panzarasa Oscillating Reactions Meet Polymers at Interfaces Materials polymer brushes layer-by-layer Belousov–Zhabotinsky (BZ) reaction oscillating reactions chemical clocks spatiotemporal patterns |
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Oscillating Reactions Meet Polymers at Interfaces |
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Oscillating Reactions Meet Polymers at Interfaces |
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Oscillating Reactions Meet Polymers at Interfaces |
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Oscillating Reactions Meet Polymers at Interfaces |
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oscillating reactions meet polymers at interfaces |
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Chemo-mechanical phenomena, including oscillations and peristaltic motions, are widespread in nature—just think of heartbeats—thanks to the ability of living organisms to convert directly chemical energy into mechanical work. Their imitation with artificial systems is still an open challenge. Chemical clocks and oscillators (such as the popular Belousov–Zhabotinsky (BZ) reaction) are reaction networks characterized by the emergence of peculiar spatiotemporal dynamics. Their application to polymers at interfaces (grafted chains, layer-by-layer assemblies, and polymer brushes) offers great opportunities for developing novel smart biomimetic materials. Despite the wide field of potential applications, limited research has been carried out so far. Here, we aim to showcase the state-of-the-art of this fascinating field of investigation, highlighting the potential for future developments and providing a personal outlook. |
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polymer brushes layer-by-layer Belousov–Zhabotinsky (BZ) reaction oscillating reactions chemical clocks spatiotemporal patterns |
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