Photoreversible molecular switch changes the physical property of thermoresponsive polymer

Researchers have developed a novel strategy to control the shapes of polymeric materials by utilizing photoresponsive molecular switches, which may evolve tractable stimuli-responsive soft materials.

from Engineering and Construction News – ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/02/180201125956.htm

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