Polymeric nanocomposite hydrogels (PNHDGs) are water containing cross-linked polymeric
hydrogel (HDG) networks combined with nanomaterials forming polymeric HDG …

Nanocellulose is of great interest in material science nowadays mainly because of its
hydrophilic, renewable, biodegradable, and biocompatible nature, as well as its excellent …

Chiral metamaterials were a typical metamaterial configuration, which had broad application
prospects in vibration isolation, energy absorption and other fields. Although 4D-printed …

Ionic conductive hydrogels are widely used in many applications such as electrochemical
energy storage, flexible electronic devices, and catalyst transistors due to their excellent …

In recent years, innovations in 3D/4D printing techniques for continuous fiber-reinforced
polymer composites (CFRPCs) have opened new perspectives for the integrated design and …

In response to the burgeoning interest in the development of highly conformable and
resilient flexible electronic sensors capable of transducing diverse physical stimuli, this …

Nature has often been the main source of inspiration for designing smart functional
materials. As an example, mussels can attach to almost any wet surfaces, for example …

Extraordinary self-healing efficiency is rarely observed in mechanically strong hydrogels,
which often limits the applications of hydrogels in biomedical engineering. We have …

Intelligent hydrogels with excellent flexibility, biocompatibility, and stimulus responsivity can
mimic the functions of the skin to detect human motions. However, the low mechanical …

The removal of contaminants from wastewater is a crucial step towards achieving
sustainable development. Nanocomposite hydrogels have emerged as effective adsorbents; …