Mechanochemistry provides a unique approach to investigate macroscopic deformation,
failure and healing of polymer materials. The development of mechanophores–molecular …

Lubricants have played important roles in friction and wear reduction and increasing
efficiency of mechanical systems. To optimize tribological performance, chemical reactions …

The development of a dynamic chemistry toolbox to endow materials dynamic behavior has
been key to the rational design of future smart materials. The rise of supramolecular and …

The development of covalent adaptable liquid crystal networks (LCNs) enabled by
introducing dynamic covalent bonds has endowed liquid crystal actuators with self-healing …

Mechanochemistry refers to unusual chemical reactions induced by mechanical energy at
room temperatures. It has attracted increased attention because of advantages, such as …

Polymers that release small molecules in response to mechanical force are promising
materials for a variety of applications ranging from sensing and catalysis to targeted drug …

Polymer mechanochemistry is a promising technology to convert mechanical energy into
chemical functionality by breaking covalent and supramolecular bonds site‐selectively. Yet …

Bioresponsive polymers have been widely used in drug delivery because of their
degradability. For example, poly (disulfide) s with repeating disulfide bonds in the main …

In the following section, we will recapitulate selected experimental milestones through the
eyes of the theoretician, which, in our opinion, significantly advanced the field of covalent …

In situations of power outage or shortage, such as periods just following a seismic disaster,
the only reliable power source available is the most fundamental of forces ie, manual …