Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Polymers02:34

Polymers

40.7K
The word polymer is derived from the Greek words “poly” which means “many” and “mer” which means “parts”. Polymers are long chains of molecules composed of repeating units of smaller molecules, known as monomers. They either occur naturally, such as DNA and proteins, or can be constructed synthetically, like plastics. They have varied structural characteristics, such as linear chains, branched chains, or complex networks, that contribute to the...
40.7K
Polymers02:34

Polymers

23.3K
23.3K
Environmental Influences on Intelligence01:29

Environmental Influences on Intelligence

909
Despite the strong genetic influence on traits like intelligence, environmental factors significantly shape outcomes. For example, while over 90% of height variation is due to genetic differences, environmental factors such as nutrition also have a notable impact. Similarly, for intelligence, changes in a child's surroundings can significantly alter their IQ. Research shows that enriched environments boost children's academic success and help them develop key cognitive skills. Children...
909
Environmental Applications of Microorganisms01:30

Environmental Applications of Microorganisms

1.1K
Microorganisms play a pivotal role in maintaining ecosystem balance by recycling essential elements such as carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus, as well as supporting processes like bioremediation, wastewater treatment, and biofuel production.Microbes in Elemental CyclesIn the carbon cycle, microorganisms decompose organic matter, releasing carbon dioxide via aerobic respiration. This carbon dioxide is subsequently used by photosynthetic organisms to synthesize organic compounds, closing the...
1.1K
Responses to Heat and Cold Stress02:45

Responses to Heat and Cold Stress

14.7K
Every organism has an optimum temperature range within which healthy growth and physiological functioning can occur. At the ends of this range, there will be a minimum and maximum temperature that interrupt biological processes.
14.7K
Polymer Classification: Architecture01:14

Polymer Classification: Architecture

3.8K
Polymers are classified as linear or branched on the basis of their chain architecture. The polymer chains in linear polymers have a long chain-like structure with minimal to no branching at all. Even if a polymer features large substituent groups on the monomer, which appear as branches to the skeleton, it is not considered a branched polymer. A branched polymer contains secondary polymer chains that arise from the main polymer chain. The branching occurs when the polymer growth shifts from...
3.8K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Liquid Crystal Polymers as Intrinsically Magnetic and Programmable Soft Materials for Microrobotics.

Small (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany)·2026
Same author

Unveiling the role of base catalysts in the thiol-Michael addition reaction in liquid crystal oligomers and liquid crystal elastomers.

Chemical science·2026
Same author

Light-Responsive Surface Topographies Modulate Macrophage Immune Responses Through Dynamic Mechanical Cues.

Macromolecular bioscience·2026
Same author

Stimuli-Responsive Afterglow from Luminescent Liquid Crystal Elastomers.

Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)·2025
Same author

Optical Blaster: Launching Nanostructured Microrockets out of an Optical Trap by a Single Laser Beam.

ACS nano·2025
Same author

Responsive Industrial Polymers: A Marriage of Polyurethanes with Liquid Crystal Elastomers?

ACS applied materials & interfaces·2025
Same journal

An intrinsically stretchable nanowire-based sensing patch for wearable analysis of sweat chloride ion composition.

Chemical communications (Cambridge, England)·2026
Same journal

A sterically rigid-flexible balanced NHC-Pd precatalyst for room-temperature solvent-free C-N coupling of benzocyclic amines.

Chemical communications (Cambridge, England)·2026
Same journal

Portable fluorescent conjugated microporous polymer sensor coupled with a smartphone for on-site Fe<sup>3+</sup> detection in water.

Chemical communications (Cambridge, England)·2026
Same journal

Accelerated discovery of NO<sub>3</sub>RR single-atom catalysts <i>via</i> high-throughput DFT and machine learning.

Chemical communications (Cambridge, England)·2026
Same journal

Wafer-scale robust graphene electronics under industrial processing conditions.

Chemical communications (Cambridge, England)·2026
Same journal

Subnanoscale IrW oxide anodes: breaking immiscibility for high activity and durability in water electrolysis.

Chemical communications (Cambridge, England)·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 29, 2026

Environmentally-controlled Microtensile Testing of Mechanically-adaptive Polymer Nanocomposites for ex vivo Characterization
11:38

Environmentally-controlled Microtensile Testing of Mechanically-adaptive Polymer Nanocomposites for ex vivo Characterization

Published on: August 20, 2013

10.6K

Environmentally responsive photonic polymers.

Ellen P A van Heeswijk1, Augustinus J J Kragt1, Nadia Grossiord2

  • 1Stimuli-responsive Functional Materials and Devices, Department of Chemical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands. A.P.H.J.Schenning@tue.nl and SCNU-TUE Joint Laboratory of Device Integrated Responsive Materials (DIRM), Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, South China Normal University, 510006 Guangzhou, China.

Chemical Communications (Cambridge, England)
|February 15, 2019
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Photonic polymer materials change color with environmental changes like temperature and humidity, offering tunable and patternable properties for advanced applications. This article explores responsive polymers, including hydrogels and liquid crystals, for industrial use.

More Related Videos

In situ Photo-rheology Monitors Viscoelastic Changes in Photo-responsive Polymer Networks
07:14

In situ Photo-rheology Monitors Viscoelastic Changes in Photo-responsive Polymer Networks

Published on: June 20, 2025

895
Fabrication and Testing of Photonic Thermometers
08:44

Fabrication and Testing of Photonic Thermometers

Published on: October 24, 2018

6.3K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 29, 2026

Environmentally-controlled Microtensile Testing of Mechanically-adaptive Polymer Nanocomposites for ex vivo Characterization
11:38

Environmentally-controlled Microtensile Testing of Mechanically-adaptive Polymer Nanocomposites for ex vivo Characterization

Published on: August 20, 2013

10.6K
In situ Photo-rheology Monitors Viscoelastic Changes in Photo-responsive Polymer Networks
07:14

In situ Photo-rheology Monitors Viscoelastic Changes in Photo-responsive Polymer Networks

Published on: June 20, 2025

895
Fabrication and Testing of Photonic Thermometers
08:44

Fabrication and Testing of Photonic Thermometers

Published on: October 24, 2018

6.3K

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Optics

Background:

  • Stimulus-responsive photonic polymer materials exhibit tunable reflection colors based on environmental factors.
  • Polymers offer advantages like low density, tunability, and patternability for photonic applications.
  • These materials are promising for sensors, smart windows, and communication technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in autonomously responding photonic polymer materials.
  • To highlight diverse material types, including hydrogels, block copolymers, and liquid crystals.
  • To discuss the industrial implementation potential of these smart materials.

Main Methods:

  • Review of feature articles and scientific literature on stimulus-responsive photonic polymers.
  • Categorization of materials based on their responsive mechanisms and polymer types.
  • Analysis of industrial applications and implementation challenges.

Main Results:

  • Photonic polymers demonstrate significant color changes in response to temperature, humidity, and light.
  • Hydrogels, block copolymers, and liquid crystals represent key classes of responsive photonic polymers.
  • The tunable and patternable nature of polymers facilitates their integration into various devices.

Conclusions:

  • Stimulus-responsive photonic polymers are versatile materials with broad application potential.
  • Further research and development are needed to overcome challenges in industrial implementation.
  • These materials are poised to enable next-generation smart devices and sensing technologies.