A multiple stimuli-responsive flexible crystal with a spring-like molecular arrangement and intermodular interaction exhibits 2D elastic bending, plastic twisting and photoinduced bending capabilities.
Stimuli-responsive molecular crystals are fascinating for their potential as adaptive smart materials. However, achieving one crystal that could respond to multiple stimuli and perform multiple functionalities simultaneously is still challenging....
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