Polymer networks are complex systems consisting of molecular components. Whereas the
properties of the individual components are typically well understood by most chemists …

Conspectus The formation of well-defined and functional three-dimensional (3D) structures
by buckling of thin sheets subjected to spatially nonuniform stresses is common in biological …

Hygroscopic hydrogels hold significant promise for high-performance atmospheric water
harvesting, passive cooling, and thermal management. However, a mechanistic …

Microrobots that are light and agile yet require no artificial power input can be widely used in
medical, military, and industrial applications. As an actuation system to drive such robots …

A robust neural interface with intimate electrical coupling between neural electrodes and
neural tissues is critical for stable chronic neuromodulation. The development of …

DOI: 10.1002/adma. 201403510 systematic principles, for the design of complex and
functional 3D forms. However, while numerous routes have been developed to drive self …

Adjusting the acrylamide monomer and cross-linker content in polyacrylamide gels controls
the hydrogel stiffness, yet the reported elastic modulus for the same formulations varies …

In this work, the classical theory of polymer/polyelectrolyte gel swelling is reviewed. This
formalism is easy to understand and has been widely applied to gels and microgel particles …

Hydrogels possess magnificent properties which may be harnessed for novel applications.
However, this is not achievable if the mechanical behaviors of hydrogels are not well …

DOI: 10.1002/adma. 201601407 to control the pressure inside the suckers and thus the
pressure difference between the inside and outside of the suckers, resulting in the …