Journal
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
Volume 23, Issue 18, Pages 2295-2300Publisher
WILEY-V C H VERLAG GMBH
DOI: 10.1002/adfm.201203245
Keywords
polymer; hydrogel; self-folding; responsive; actuator
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- DFG [IO 68/1-1]
- IPF
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A highly complex multi-step folding of isotropic stimuli-responsive polymer bilayers resulting in a variety of 2D and 3D structures is reported. Experimental observations allow determination of empirical rules, which can be used to direct the folding of polymer films in a predictable manner. In particular, it is demonstrated that these rules can be used for the design of a 3D pyramid. The understanding and know-how attained in this study allow the very simple design of highly complex, self-folding 3D objects and open new horizons for 3D patterning, important for the design of microfluidic devices, biomaterials, and soft electronics.
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