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Shape‐Reprogrammable Polymers: Encoding, Erasing, and Re‐Encoding
Author(s) -
Kohlmeyer Ryan R.,
Buskohl Philip R.,
Deneault James R.,
Durstock Michael F.,
Vaia Richard A.,
Chen Jian
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.201402901
Subject(s) - encoding (memory) , reprogramming , computer science , polymer , information retrieval , theoretical computer science , materials science , artificial intelligence , gene , biology , genetics , composite material
Shape‐reprogramming in a polymer is demonstrated, where prescribed 3D geometric information can be encoded, decoded, erased, and re‐encoded. In essence, the shape‐reprogrammable polymer (SRP) acts as computer hardware that can be reformatted and reprogrammed repeatedly. Such SRPs have the potential to be repurposed directly without going through material disposal and recycling.