Inspired by animals or plants in nature, the surface of many industrial products is endowed
with superhydrophobic properties according to the principle of bionics, thus solving multiple …

Green and environment-friendly preparation are of the utmost relevance to the development
of transparent antismudge coatings. To prepare a waterborne polyurethane (WPU) coating …

Functional wetting surfaces have excellent prospects in applications including self-cleaning,
anti-fog, anti-icing, corrosion resistance, droplet control, and friction power generation. Laser …

Liquid-infused surfaces (LISs) have attracted tremendous attention in recent years owing to
their excellent surface properties, such as self-cleaning and anti-fouling. Understanding the …

The inevitable presence of fog causes a loss of light transmission in optical materials and
leads to many unacceptable and serious consequences. A promising strategy for avoiding …

Lubrication surfaces reduce the risk of cross-contamination and enhance the long-term
stability of medical devices, which holds significance in the realm of antifouling medical …

Endoscopes, a minimally invasive medical tool, are susceptible to impaired visibility due to
the adhesion of biological fluids. However, traditional self-cleaning coatings face limitations …

We report a femtosecond laser print-assisted dry etching technology for high-efficiency, high-
quality, and tailored fabricating of a micro-convex surface (MCS) on hard and brittle …

Smart materials for drug delivery are designed to offer a precise and controlled release of
therapeutic agents. By responding to specific physiological stimuli, such as changes in …

This comprehensive review explores the transformative impact of chitosan and starch in
advancing ophthalmic lens technology. Derived from chitin, chitosan and starch‐based …