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Controlling a Polymer Adhesive Using Light and a Molecular Switch
A thermally remendable polymer was
synthesized by the DielsâAlder
reaction between dithienylfuran and maleimide monomers to generate
a photoresponsive diarylethene. UV light (312 nm) and visible light
(>435 nm) âgateâ the reversibility of the DielsâAlder
reaction and turn the self-healing properties of the polymer âoffâ
and âonâ, respectively. After exposure to UV light,
the strength of the polymer as an adhesive is enhanced. Visible light
weakens the adhesive
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