ABSTRACT
CONTENTS 7.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................205
7.1.1 Cantilever Arrays ................................................................................................207 7.1.2 Nanotubes ............................................................................................................209 7.1.3 Ferromagnetic Particles ......................................................................................210 7.1.4 Smart Polymer Composites, Fabrics, and Textiles ..........................................211 7.1.5 Conducting Films and Gels ................................................................................211 7.1.6 Dendrimers ..........................................................................................................212 7.1.7 Nanoparticles and Microspheres ......................................................................214
7.2 Stimuli-Responsive Materials ........................................................................................215 7.2.1 pH-Sensitive Materials ........................................................................................215 7.2.2 Thermosensitive Materials ................................................................................217 7.2.3 Photo-Responsive Materials ..............................................................................218
7.3 Conclusions and Future Prospects ................................................................................218 References ....................................................................................................................................219
