Incorporation of the Mechanophore into the Polyurethane Polymer (IMAGE)

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University

Incorporation of the Mechanophore into the Polyurethane Polymer

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Top: The mechanophore molecule is inserted within the short, tightly packed units of the polyurethane polymer. Bottom: when a physical force (in this case stretching indicated by the symbol F) is applied onto the polymer while under an excitation source (here a UV light), the mechanophore will increase the intensity of the emitted light (here shown as Force).

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