Mechanochromic effects in structurally colored materials are the result of deformation‐
induced changes to their ordered nanostructures. Polymeric materials which respond in this …

Nanoparticle addition has the potential to make bioplastic use mainstream, as the resultant
nanocomposite shows improved mechanical, barrier, and thermal properties. It is well …

Engineering heterogeneous hydrogels with distinct phases at various lengths, which
resemble biological tissues with high complexity, remains challenging by existing fabricating …

Soft adhesive structures are widely employed in cutting-edge applications due to their
unique mechanical properties. However, the phenomenon of delayed failure resulting from …

The fracture of materials can take place below the critical failure condition via the slow
accumulation of internal damage followed by fast crack propagation. While failure due to …

Nanoparticle addition can expand bioplastic use, as the resultant nanocomposite features
eg, improved mechanical properties. Hypothesis It is generally hypothesised that the …

Soft viscoelastic polymers and gels are commonly used a wide range of applications owing
to their softness and the ability to accommodate large deformations. Their applicability is …

The mechanical properties of soft matter are of great importance in countless applications, in
addition of being an active field of academic research. Given the relative ease with which …

An experimental and theoretical study of delayed fracture of polydimethlsiloxane (PDMS) is
presented. Previous works have demonstrated that delayed fracture in single edge notch …

Mechanochromic materials alter their color in response to mechanical force and are useful
for both fundamental studies and practical applications. Several approaches are used to …