We present an overview of state-of-the-art theory of (i) conformational properties of
molecular bottlebrushes in solution,(ii) self-assembly of di-and triblock copolymers …

Friction and lubrication are ubiquitous in all kinds of movements and play a vital role in the
smooth operation of production machinery. Water is indispensable both in the lubrication …

Herein, inspired by the structure of phosphatidylcholine lipid (a typical cartilage matrix) with
the presence of zwitterionic charges, a bottlebrush polymer was developed, namely poly (4 …

Surface-tethered polymers have been shown to be an efficient lubrication strategy for
boundary and mixed lubrication by providing a solvated film between solid surfaces. We …

A unique case of sterically constrained crystallization arises in bottlebrush polymers bearing
semicrystalline side chains. Bottlebrushes with grafted side chains can form crystalline …

Amphiphilic diblock copolymers and hydrophobically modified random block copolymers
can self-assemble into different structures in a selective solvent. The formed structures …

Silicone is a common elastomer used in indwelling urinary catheters, and catheters are
widely used in various medical applications due to their exceptional biocompatibility …

Solid additives can effectively overcome/alleviate the deficiencies of pure liquid lubricants
themselves. However, the additive morphology involved in most of the reported solid …

Whilst bottlebrush polymers have been studied in aqueous media for their conjectured role
in biolubrication, surface forces and friction mediated by bottlebrush polymers in non-polar …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic and degenerative disease with limited clinical options for
effective suppression. Recently, significant endeavors have been explored to reveal its …