Stimuli-Responsive Polymers for Tubal Actuators

Abstract

Stimuli-responsive polymers for tubal actuators have garnered significant attention due to their potential applications in soft robotics, artificial blood vessels, controlled liquid transportation, and microchemical reactors. This perspective emphasizes the advantages, response mechanisms, and fundamental design principles of stimuli-responsive polymers for tubal actuators. It also addresses the biological and engineering applications, current challenges, and future prospects of stimuli-responsive polymers for tubal actuators. The discussion categorizes stimuli-responsive polymers for tubal actuators based on various properties, including liquid crystal elastomer actuators, hydrogel actuators, and shape memory polymer actuators. The subsequent sections focuses on the structural features, design principles, and biological applications of stimuli-responsive polymers for tubal actuator, elucidating their potential interrelationships. The molecular architectures and design principles are intricately linked to the stimuli-responsive mechanisms. Finally, this perspective outlines the challenges faced by stimuli-responsive polymers for tubal actuators. This article aims to facilitate broader applications of stimuli-responsive polymers for tubal actuators, thereby promoting progress across multiple fields.

Keywords: Hydrogels; Liquid crystal polymers; Soft robotics; Stimuli-responsive polymers; Tubal actuators.