When dual and multi-responsiveness meet molecular brushes. (August 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Guo, Jun; Peng, Liao; Yuan, Jinying
• Is Part Of: European polymer journal. Volume 69(2015:Aug.)
• Page Start: 449
• Page End: 459
• Publication Date: 2015-08
• Subjects: Molecular brush -- Multi-responsiveness -- Stimuli-responsive -- Self-assembly; Polymers -- Periodicals; Polymerization -- Periodicals; Polymères -- Périodiques; Polymérisation -- Périodiques; Polymerization; Polymers; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 547.705
• DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2015.03.033
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0014-3057

Abstract

Graphical abstract: Highlights: Molecular brushes are polymers attaching densely side chains onto the backbone. Advances in the molecular brushes respond to dual and multi-stimuli are highlighted. The multi-stimuli involve temperature, pH, light, ion strength, and so on. We discuss the designing principles, response mode, and applications. Abstract: Molecular brushes are a class of copolymerized polymers by densely attaching the side chains onto the polymer backbone. Due to the unique architecture, the molecular brushes are very informative model systems for the studies of polymer properties, and have applications in many fields, including biomimetics. This Feature Article highlights the recent advances in the molecular brushes which could respond to dual and multi stimuli, such as temperature, pH, light irradiation, ion strength, redox and electric field. We discussed examples that illustrate the designing principles, response manners, and applications of dual and multi-responsive molecular brushes. The challenges and future research trends are also presented.