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Intelligent materials: Smart polymers

Authors: Bernard LE NEINDRE, Patrick CANCOUËT

Publication date: August 10, 2009

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AUTHORS

  • Bernard LE NEINDRE

  • Patrick CANCOUËT

 INTRODUCTION

Stimulable polymers are the new materials of the 21st century, set to revolutionize every industrial sector. From biochips that can be implanted in the body, to Gratzel voltaic cells and smart clothing, applications are evolving rapidly.

Polymer acronyms

AAc

acrylic acid

AAm

acrylamide

AcrNEP

N-acryloyl-N'-ethyl piperazine

AcrNMP

N-acryloyl-N'-methyl piperazine

CIPAAm

2-carboxyisopropylacrylamide

ConA

Concanavalin...

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