title: Multi-stimuli responsive macromolecules and their assemblies.
abstract: In this review, we outline examples that illustrate the design criteria for achieving macromolecular assemblies that incorporate a combination of two or more chemical, physical or biological stimuli-responsive components. Progress in both fundamental investigation into the phase transformations of these polymers in response to multiple stimuli and their utilization in a variety of practical applications are highlighted. Using these examples, we aim to explain the origin of employed mechanisms of stimuli responsiveness which may serve as a guideline to inspire future design of multi-stimuli responsive materials.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, USA.
authors.forename: Jiaming
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Zhuang
authors.forename: Mallory R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Gordon
authors.forename: Judy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ventura
authors.forename: Longyu
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Thayumanavan
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D004337:Drug Carriers / Q000737:chemistry; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D046911:Macromolecular Substances / Q000737:chemistry*; D010084:Oxidation-Reduction; D011108:Polymers / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D004337:Drug Carriers; D046911:Macromolecular Substances; D011108:Polymers