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  • Polymer Science
  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Smart polymeric materials offer tunable properties in response to environmental stimuli.
  • Micro-/nano-structural and molecular designs are key to advanced material functions.
  • These materials have broad applications across various scientific fields.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in smart polymeric materials.
  • To highlight the integration of micro-/nano-structures with molecular design.
  • To emphasize the structure-property relationships for functional applications.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent scientific literature on smart polymeric materials.
  • Analysis of design and fabrication strategies for micro-/nano-structured smart polymers.
  • Emphasis on the interplay between structural features and responsive properties.

Main Results:

  • Progress in smart hydrogels, gating membranes, gratings, milli-particles, micro-particles, and microvalves is presented.
  • The importance of coordinating micro-/nano-structures with molecular responses is demonstrated.
  • Successful realization of smart functions through tailored material design is showcased.

Conclusions:

  • Micro-/nano-structured smart polymeric materials offer significant potential for advanced applications.
  • Further research into structure-property interplay is crucial for future development.
  • Challenges and opportunities in this field are identified for future research directions.