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The diisocyanate structure has an important role in the phase separation behavior of hybrid materials, significantly affecting the properties of the final polymer. The molecular structure of the ...

Structures and properties Different structure types arise ... Smart materials include thermochromic pigments, shape memory polymer, shape memory alloy and hydrogels.

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complex internal structures and controllable physical properties. You have full access to this article via your institution. Hydrogels are formed by crosslinking polymer chains — through ...

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Department of Chemistry doctoral student Evan Fox is pioneering research on sustainable battery materials that could reduce ...