Stimuli-Responsive Crystals Materials and Polymers

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue is focused on stimuli-responsive materials (SRMs), which are materials that are able to undergo the chemical and/or physical conversion of their properties. SRMs are able to interpret between humans and the world by translating unreadable external environment factors into readable signals, such as light and electrons. In general, SRMs are the basis of sensing, information encryption, and anti-counterfeiting technology, as well as of some novel applications, including smart windows, rewritable paper, and drug delivery.

Of particular interest are fluorescent crystals and polymers, including materials designs, synthetic methods, functional architectures, and applications. Their structural characterization prior to and following responsive processes should also be emphasized, with the aim of understanding more comprehensively the structure–property relationship of SRMs. This would be helpful in designing their functionalities, so that they are able to respond specifically to a particular stimuli. The study exposes a new avenue for material science and structural chemistry.

Prof. Dr. Xianping Chen
Dr. Qianqian Hu
Dr. Zeping Wang
Guest Editors

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