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The proposed project will develop the first examples of a new class of polymer
nanocomposites that reversibly and dynamically alter their mechanical characteristics
in response to an external stimulus. While many polymers alter their mechanical
properties, the proposed materials are novel in that they change in direct proportion to
the stimulus and are reversible, hence can be controlled. These advanced polymeric
materials are scientifically novel and are expected to significantly contribute to the
development of many advanced devices and applications in medical technology. The
first application targeted here is a “smart” substrate for cortical electrodes. --click to read more
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