On demand shape memory polymer via light regulated topological defects in a dynamic covalent network

Stimuli-responsive soft materials are of interest for a range of applications. Here, the authors report on the use of light triggered catalysts to control topological defect driven isomerization of polymer networks and demonstrate application in shape memory polymers.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Wusha Miao, Weike Zou, Binjie Jin, Chujun Ni, Ning Zheng, Qian Zhao, Tao Xie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2020-08-01
Series:Nature Communications
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-18116-1