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Light‐Responsive Polymer Membranes
Author(s) -
Pantuso Elvira,
Filpo Giovanni,
Nicoletta Fiore Pasquale
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
advanced optical materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.89
H-Index - 91
ISSN - 2195-1071
DOI - 10.1002/adom.201900252
Subject(s) - membrane , polymer , materials science , ionic bonding , light energy , nanotechnology , chemical energy , chemistry , composite material , optics , organic chemistry , ion , biochemistry , physics
Stimuli‐responsive polymer membranes have gained particular attention for the ability to tune opportunely their physicochemical properties under the application of an external stimulus. Heat, pH value, ionic strength, pressure, humidity, electric and magnetic fields, antigen/antibody interactions, chemical reactions, and light can be used as triggers for specific responses in polymer membranes. In particular, light is a fascinating stimulus, as it is a green energy, which can be modulated in a precise and convenient way. In addition, it allows remote and contactless interactions without changing the original chemical environment. This review reports recent progresses in light‐responsive polymer membranes with particular attention to chemical groups and responsive mechanisms.