MPI-DS Colloquium: Chemical reaction networks integrated in polymer materials

The integration of fuel-driven chemical reaction networks with soft polymer materials is a first step towards the development of interactive materials, enabling advanced temporary functions and communication with the environment through chemical signal processing. In the talk, I will discuss development of new functions and signal processing concepts in hydrogels and polymer surfactants, and their possible integration with biology. I will also discuss the relevance of chemical reaction networks in an approach for radiotherapy-targeted chemotherapy.