Bottlebrush polymers (BBPs) have emerged as intriguing class of materials for an array of
applications, including supersoft elastomers, organic optoelectronics, templates for crafting …

Molecular bottlebrushes are building blocks for the design of unique polymeric materials
whose physical properties are fundamentally governed by their densely grafted structures …

Active camouflage is widely recognized as a soft-tissue feature, and yet the ability to
integrate adaptive coloration and tissuelike mechanical properties into synthetic materials …

Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) have found use in a wide range of applications, such as
adhesives, elastomers, coatings, fibers, and in additive manufacturing techniques such as …

The current approach to regulating mechanical properties of elastomeric materials is
predominately based on the exploratory mixing of different polymers, solvents, and fillers …

Comb and bottlebrush polymers present a wide range of rheological and mechanical
properties that can be controlled through their molecular characteristics, such as the …

Cultural heritage assets constitute a fundamental socioeconomic resource, but the actual
works of art need to be maintained, counteracting degradation processes, to transfer these …

Highly branched “bottlebrush” polymers are a class of macromolecules characterized by
side chains that are densely grafted from a backbone that is typically linear. Their unique …

Grafting density and graft distribution impact the chain dimensions and physical properties of
polymers. However, achieving precise control over these structural parameters presents …

Stiffness variable materials have been applied in a variety of engineering fields that require
adaptation, automatic modulation, and morphing because of their unique property to switch …