Shape-changing 'smart' material: Heat, light stimulate self-assembly
Thursday, June 30, 2016 - 12:21
in Physics & Chemistry
Researchers have developed a unique, multifunctional smart material that can change shape from heat or light and assemble and disassemble itself. This is the first time researchers have been able to combine several smart abilities, including shape memory behavior, light-activated movement and self-healing behavior, into one material.