Environmentally responsive photonic polymers
Ellen P. A.
van Heeswijk, 
†ab
Augustinus J. J.
Kragt,
†ab
Nadia
Grossiord
*c
and
Albertus P. H. J.
Schenning
*abd
†ab
Augustinus J. J.
Kragt,
†ab
Nadia
Grossiord
*c
and
Albertus P. H. J.
Schenning
*abd
Abstract
Stimulus-responsive photonic polymer materials that change their reflection colour as function of environmental stimuli such as temperature, humidity and light, are attractive for various applications (e.g. sensors, smart windows and communication). Polymers provide low density, tunable and patternable materials. This feature article focusses on various autonomously responding photonic polymer materials such as hydrogels, block copolymers and liquid crystals and discusses their potential industrial implementation.
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