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Nature Chemistry (8 May 2009) | doi:10.1038/nchem.242
Mechanochemistry: Seeing stress
Abstract
Applying mechanical stress to most polymeric materials can lead to unselective breaking of covalent bonds, resulting in damage and potential failure of the material in its application. Mechanosensitive polymers, in contrast, have properties that are favourably altered in response to mechanical stimuli.
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