Cononsolvency is an intriguing phenomenon where a polymer collapses in a mixture of
good solvents. This cosolvent-induced modulation of the polymer solubility has been …

Pressure is a key variable in the phase behavior of responsive polymers, both for
applications and from a fundamental point of view. In this feature article, we review recent …

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

Stimuli‐responsive hydrogels can sense environmental cues and change their volume
accordingly without the need for additional sensors or actuators. This enables a significant …

We revisit the mechanism for cononsolvency of PNIPAM in water/methanol mixtures. Using
extensive molecular dynamics simulations, we calculate the calorimetric enthalpy of the …

Hydrogels can be used for sensor or actuator applications depending on their swelling
behavior: highly sensitive hydrogels are better suited for sensors while hydrogels with lower …

Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) are recognized as a “green” alternative to conventional ionic
liquids and organic solvents owing to their specific properties. In this study, the influence of …

Thermoresponsive polymers (TRPs) in different solvent media have been studied over a
long period and are important from both scientific and technical points of view. Despite …

Abstract Poly (N-isopropylacrylamide), PNIPAM, is a widely studied polymer, which serves
as a key constituent of nanostructured soft materials with responsive properties. Upon …

Hydrogels have a wide range of potential applications due to their unique soft and hydrated
structure. Many applications, however, require an efficient combination of mechanical …