The role of polymer mechanochemistry in responsive materials and additive manufacturing
Journal Article (Review;Journal)
The use of mechanical forces to chemically transform polymers dates back decades. In recent years, the use of mechanochemistry to direct constructive transformations in polymers has resulted in a range of engineered molecular responses that span optical, mechanical, electronic and thermal properties. The chemistry that has been developed is now well positioned for use in materials science, polymer physics, mechanics and additive manufacturing. Here, we review the historical backdrop of polymer mechanochemistry, give an overview of the existing toolbox of mechanophores and associated theoretical methods, and speculate as to emerging opportunities in materials science for which current capabilities are seemingly well suited. Non-linear mechanical responses and internal, amplifying stimulus–response feedback loops, including those enabled by, or coupled to, microstructured metamaterial architectures, are seen as particularly promising.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Ghanem, MA; Basu, A; Behrou, R; Boechler, N; Boydston, AJ; Craig, SL; Lin, Y; Lynde, BE; Nelson, A; Shen, H; Storti, DW
Published Date
- January 1, 2021
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 6 / 1
Start / End Page
- 84 - 98
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 2058-8437
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1038/s41578-020-00249-w
Citation Source
- Scopus