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 …

Response to stimulus is a basic process of living systems. Based on the lessons from nature,
scientists have been designing useful materials that respond to external stimuli such as …

Smart polymers react sharply to small changes in physical or chemical conditions and
present an intelligent response to chemical stimuli (ie, chemical species-including …

When polymer chemists discuss supramolecular or dynamic covalent polymers the
conversation invariably turns to the fascinating applications of the resulting materials …

Self-indicating polymers have emerged as a promising class of smart materials that possess
the unique ability to undergo detectable variations in their physical or chemical properties in …

Life is polymeric in its essence. The living cell contains a range of biopolymers such as
proteins, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids. The cells are often compartmentalized via …

Known for their adaptability to surroundings, capability of transport control of molecules, or
the ability of converting one type of energy to another as a result of external or internal …

Stimuli-responsive polymers or so-called “smart polymers” are macromolecules that are
sensitive to certain triggers from the external environment, including temperature, light …

Dramatic developments in the burgeoning field of polymer science are enabling new
materials designs, synthetic methods, functional architectures, and applications. Today's …

In this review, we summarize recent theoretical and computational developments in the field
of smart responsive materials, together with complementary experimental data. A material is …