For several decades, high-density, end-tethered polymers, forming so-called polymer
brushes, have inspired scientists to understand their properties and to translate them to …

In this review, we discuss the concept of bioinspired lubrication using novel polymeric
structures, which has led to producing a myriad of new systems with effective and …

Dissipative particle dynamics (DPD) belongs to a class of models and computational
algorithms developed to address mesoscale problems in complex fluids and soft matter in …

High-density, end-anchored macromolecules that form so-called polymer brushes are
popular components of bio-inspired surface coatings. In a bio-mimetic approach, they have …

Controlling (bio-) adhesion and friction is essential in many bio-medical and industrial
applications. Such control can be achieved using stimulus responsive polymers. Coatings …

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 …

Mimicking the locomotive abilities of living organisms on the microscale, where the
downsizing of rigid parts and circuitry presents inherent problems, is a complex feat. In …

Hydration lubrication by the hydrated surface-grafted macromolecules covering the joint
cartilage is crucial for the proper functioning of natural synovial joints. However, when …

Utilizing ethanol in konjac glucomannan (KGM) gelation has important food processing
applications. Typically, ethanol positively impacts the formation of low-alkali KGM gels and …

Silicone is frequently used as a model system to investigate and tune wetting on soft
materials. Silicone is biocompatible and shows excellent thermal, chemical, and UV stability …