Transient regulation of gel properties by chemical reaction networks (CRNs) represents an
emerging and effective strategy to program or temporally control the structures, properties …

The specific ion effect takes into account the hydration, mobility, and kosmotropic/chaotropic
effects. However, another important aspect to consider is the solution viscosity, which …

The ability to predict the behavior of nanogels at the air-water interface is critical for
developing intelligent drug delivery systems. In this investigation, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) …

The synthesis of PVA hydrogels (PVA-Hy) requires a highly basic environment (eg, an
aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide, NaOH, 14% w/w, 4.2 M), but the rapid crosslinking of …

Programming supramolecular assembly in the time domain is a fundamental aspect of the
design of biomimetic materials. We achieved the time-controlled sol–gel transition of a poly …

The interactions of salts with polyampholytes are well established using the Hofmeister
series. However, the effect of these salts on the diffusivities of polyampholytes is unknown …

Some living organisms such as amoebas and slime molds have the capability to reengineer
their bodies freely by undergoing out-of-equilibrium events. By contrast, synthetic materials …

This paper proposes a resistive humidity sensor that uses a carbon-black and polyvinyl
alcohol composites thin film, fabricated with a unique film coating method for thinner …

Polyampholytes/proteins have an intriguing network of hydrogen bonds (H-bonds),
especially their secondary structure, which plays a crucial role in determining the …

The paper discusses the viscosity of bovine serum albumin (BSA) in physiological saline
solvent at 37° C and pH= 7.4, in presence of a macromolecular cosolute, poly (vinyl …