Polymer networks are complex systems consisting of molecular components. Whereas the
properties of the individual components are typically well understood by most chemists …

Nanomaterials have, by definition, one or more dimension in the nanometer scale (≤ 100
nm) range and subsequently show novel properties from their bulk materials. The synthesis …

Stimuli-responsive geometric transformations endow metamaterials with dynamic properties
and functionalities. However, using existing transformation mechanisms to program a single …

CO2-responsive materials undergo a change in chemical or physical properties in response
to the introduction or removal of CO2. The use of CO2 as a stimulus is advantageous as it is …

Nanotechnology has been actively employed in the development of drug-delivery systems
overcoming the limitations of conventional carriers. In nanomedicine, the ultimate goal is to …

Multifunctional nanomaterials with the ability to respond to near-infrared (NIR) light
stimulation are vital for the development of highly efficient biomedical nanoplatforms with a …

The structure of temperature-sensitive poly (N-isopropylacrylamide) microgels in dilute
suspension was investigated by means of small-angle neutron scattering. A direct modeling …

Abstract Thermoresponsive poly (N‐isopropylacrylamide)(PNIPAM) microgel films are
shown to allow controlled detachment of adsorbed cells via temperature stimuli. Cell …

We review recent work on the preparation, characterization and application of “smart”
microgel particles. A general feature of all systems under consideration here is their ability to …

Stimuli-responsive microgels represent a highly interesting and unique class of materials
since they exhibit exceptional properties which stem from the particular combination of their …