Smart materials are engineered materials that have one or more properties that are introduced in a controlled fashion by surrounding stimuli. Engineering of biomacromolecules like proteins into a smart material call for meticulous artistry. Peptides have grabbed notable attention as a preferred source for smart materials in the medicinal field, promoted by their versatile chemical and biophysical attributes of biocompatibility, and biodegradability. Recent advances in the synthesis of multifunctional peptides have proliferated their application in diverse domains: agriculture, nanotechnology, medicines, biosensors, therapeutics, and soft robotics. Stimuli such as pH, temperature, light, metal ions, and enzymes have vitalized physicochemical properties of peptides by augmented sensitivity, stability, and selectivity. This review elucidates recent (2018-2021) advances in the design and synthesis of smart materials, from stimuli-responsive peptides followed by their biomedical and therapeutic applications.
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