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- Title
Wavelength Orthogonal Photodynamic Networks.
- Authors
Truong, Vinh X.; Ehrmann, Katharina; Seifermann, Maximilian; Levkin, Pavel A.; Barner‐Kowollik, Christopher
- Abstract
The ability of light to remotely control the properties of soft matter materials in a dynamic fashion has fascinated material scientists and photochemists for decades. However, only recently has our ability to map photochemical reactivity in a finely wavelength resolved fashion allowed for different colors of light to independently control the material properties of polymer networks with high precision, driven by monochromatic irradiation enabling orthogonal reaction control. The current concept article highlights the progress in visible light‐induced photochemistry and explores how it has enabled the design of polymer networks with dynamically adjustable properties. We will explore current applications ranging from dynamic hydrogel design to the light‐driven adaptation of 3D printed structures on the macro‐ and micro‐scale. While the alternation of mechanical properties via remote control is largely reality for soft matter materials, we herein propose the next frontiers for adaptive properties, including remote switching between conductive and non‐conductive properties, hydrophobic and hydrophilic surfaces, fluorescent or non‐fluorescent, and cell adhesive vs. cell repellent properties.
- Subjects
POLYMER networks; PROPERTIES of matter; HYDROPHOBIC surfaces; HYDROPHILIC surfaces; MECHANICAL properties of condensed matter; MONOCHROMATIC light; HYDROGELS
- Publication
Chemistry - A European Journal, 2022, Vol 28, Issue 25, p1
- ISSN
0947-6539
- Publication type
Academic Journal
- DOI
10.1002/chem.202104466