Polymers are extensively exploited as active materials in a variety of electronics and energy
devices because of their tailorable electrical properties, mechanical flexibility, facile …

Dynamic covalent polymer networks (DCPN) have historically attracted attention for their
unique roles in chemical recycling and self-healing, which are both relevant for sustainable …

The ability of artificial materials to be healed efficiently, mimicking the living organisms,
exhibits a great deal of potential advantages that can revolutionise the operation and …

Polymer networks built out of dynamic covalent bonds offer the potential to translate the
control and tunability of chemical reactions to macroscopic physical properties. Under …

The intrinsic compliance of soft robots provides safety, a natural adaptation to its
environment, allows to absorb shocks, and protects them against mechanical impacts …

Reversible covalent polymers are able to change their bond arrangement and structure via
reversible reaction triggered by external stimuli including heating, light and pH, while …

The outstanding performance of conventional thermosets arising from their covalently cross-
linked networks directly results in a limited recyclability. The available commercial or close …

Inspired by nature, self-healing materials represent the forefront of recent developments in
materials chemistry and engineering. This review outlines the recent advances in the field of …

Photoresponsive polymers have garnered significant interest due to their potential
applications in a wide range of fields, from self-healing materials to drug delivery systems …

The concept of self-healing synthetic materials emerged a couple of decades ago and
continues to attract scientific community. Driven primarily by an opportunity to develop life …