Responsive materials

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Chosen by Grant England

Introduction

Responsive materials are materials which change in response to environmental stimuli. Examples include hydrogels, photochromic materials, and piezoelectric materials.

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Hydrogel-Actuated Integrated Responsive Systems (HAIRS): Moving towards Adaptive Materials

Microfluidic fabrication of smart microgels from macromolecular precursors