Ions differ in their ability to salt out proteins from solution as expressed in the lyotropic or
Hofmeister series of cations and anions. Since its first formulation in 1888, this series has …

Throughout the past decade, zwitterionic moieties have gained attention as constituents of
biocompatible materials for exhibiting superhydrophilic properties that prevent nonspecific …

Soft materials with a liquid component are an emerging paradigm in materials design. The
incorporation of a liquid phase, such as water, liquid metals, or complex fluids, into solid …

We present a new grafting-to method for resistant “non-fouling” poly (ethylene glycol)
brushes, which is based on grafting of polymers with reactive end groups in 0.9 M Na2SO4 …

Hydrophobic (water-immiscible) ionic liquids (ILs) are frequently used as organic phase in
solvent extraction studies. These biphasic IL/water extraction systems often also contain …

Living bodies are made of numerous bio-sensors and actuators for perceiving external
stimuli and making movement. Hydrogels have been considered as ideal candidates for …

The SAMPL challenges focus on testing and driving progress of computational methods to
help guide pharmaceutical drug discovery. However, assessment of methods for predicting …

Cosolvents modulate aqueous solubility, hydrophobic interactions, and the stability and
function of most proteins in the living cell. Our molecular-level understanding of cosolvent …

Multifunctional supramolecular ultra-tough bionic e-skin with unique durability for human–
machine interaction in complex scenarios still remains challenging. Herein, we develop a …

Resilin is an elastic material found in insects with exceptional durability, resilience, and
extensibility, making it a promising biomaterial for tissue engineering. The monomeric …