Smart polymer

Okay kiddo, so imagine you have a toy that can change its shape all on its own. That toy is made out of a smart material called a smart polymer!

Smart polymers are special materials that can change their shape in response to certain conditions like temperature, light, or even the presence of certain chemicals.

It's like how ice cream can melt when it gets too warm, but then get hard again when it's put back in the freezer.

Now imagine that same ice cream can change its shape on its own just by being in a warm or cold place. That's kind of what smart polymers do!

Scientists can make all kinds of things out of these smart polymers, like self-healing plastics or even drug delivery systems. It's like having a toy that can do cool tricks all on its own!

So, smart polymers are special materials that can change their shape when something specific happens, and scientists can make all sorts of cool things with them!