Smart polymer-based nanomaterials represent a highly promising area of research due to their ability to dynamically respond to environmental stimuli such as light, temperature, pH, and magnetic fields. Our work focuses on developing advanced materials using techniques like block copolymer self-assembly, crosslinking reactions, and functional particle design, enabling properties such as color and shape transformations, self-propulsion, and precise nanoscale control. These innovations have broad applications, including real-time tunable photonic devices, flexible and stretchable displays, and microrobotics for targeted drug delivery and environmental remediation. By harnessing dynamic responsiveness and functionality, we aim to pioneer innovative solutions for healthcare, sustainability, and next-generation technologies.
"Photoswitchable Surfactant-Driven Reversible Shape- and Color-Changing Block Copolymer Particles" Journal of the American Chemical Society 143, 33, 13333 (2021)
"Switchable Full-Color Reflective Photonic Ellipsoidal Particles" Journal of the American Chemical Society 142, 23, 10424 (2020)