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The case for talking

The case for talking NEWS & VIEWS covalent or hydrogen bonds, the crosslinks in chains, they conform very closely to theoretical Kornfield’s gels are the result of aggregation of the end- rubber-elastic models that have been developed . blocks (A) due to their poor solubility in the liquid- Other materials present more complex behaviour crystal solvent. An interesting aspect is the ability of the because of their less uniform and less rubber-like crosslinks to reversibly open and close, allowing the structure, making them less useful for fundamental polymer network to reorganize. Although this aspect studies, although they have proved fascinating for introduces additional complexity into the modelling, exploring potential applications. it may be a useful feature in certain applications. In addition to making possible the much-needed As in gelatin gels, the gelation process is thermo- connection between experiment and theory, Kornfield’s reversible. This means that these materials melt to gels can also be switched rapidly between optically clear form a viscous fluid at high temperatures, but solidify and scattering states, and so may find use in display again to form a gel when the temperature is lowered. technology. Extensions of Kornfield’s work will But unlike gelatin gels, Kornfield’s gels have the optical probably http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Nature Materials Springer Journals

The case for talking

Ball, Philip
Nature Materials , Volume 3 (3) – Mar 1, 2004
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The case for talking

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NEWS & VIEWS covalent or hydrogen bonds, the crosslinks in chains, they conform very closely to theoretical Kornfield’s gels are the result of aggregation of the end- rubber-elastic models that have been developed . blocks (A) due to their poor solubility in the liquid- Other materials present more complex behaviour crystal solvent. An interesting aspect is the ability of the because of their less uniform and less rubber-like crosslinks to reversibly open and close, allowing the...
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Springer Journals
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Copyright © 2004 by Nature Publishing Group
Subject
Materials Science; Materials Science, general; Optical and Electronic Materials; Biomaterials; Nanotechnology; Condensed Matter Physics
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1476-1122
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1476-4660
DOI
10.1038/nmat1082
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Abstract

NEWS & VIEWS covalent or hydrogen bonds, the crosslinks in chains, they conform very closely to theoretical Kornfield’s gels are the result of aggregation of the end- rubber-elastic models that have been developed . blocks (A) due to their poor solubility in the liquid- Other materials present more complex behaviour crystal solvent. An interesting aspect is the ability of the because of their less uniform and less rubber-like crosslinks to reversibly open and close, allowing the structure, making them less useful for fundamental polymer network to reorganize. Although this aspect studies, although they have proved fascinating for introduces additional complexity into the modelling, exploring potential applications. it may be a useful feature in certain applications. In addition to making possible the much-needed As in gelatin gels, the gelation process is thermo- connection between experiment and theory, Kornfield’s reversible. This means that these materials melt to gels can also be switched rapidly between optically clear form a viscous fluid at high temperatures, but solidify and scattering states, and so may find use in display again to form a gel when the temperature is lowered. technology. Extensions of Kornfield’s work will But unlike gelatin gels, Kornfield’s gels have the optical probably

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Published: Mar 1, 2004

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