In entrapment an active species, which is often a catalyst, is trapped within a material by a
solid or gel forming event; thus, it becomes dispersed within the solid or semi-solid matrix …

Low molecular weight gels (LMWGs) have been extensively studied and used in the context
of supramolecular chemistry due to their ability to construct functional soft materials through …

An increasing utilization of flexible healthcare electronics and biomedicine-related
therapeutic materials urges the development of multifunctional wearable/flexible smart …

Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) have received widespread attention for their advantages of
good electrical conductivity, stability, environmental friendliness, and easy preparation with …

Two-dimensional MXenes have been extensively investigated in recent years and have
resulted in the discovery of more than 30 compositions. The metallic conductivity and …

In the past two decades, ionic liquids (ILs) have blossomed as versatile task-specific
materials with a unique combination of properties, which can be beneficial for a plethora of …

Featured Application This review underlines the pro and cons of recent research aiming to
counteract the growth of biodeteriogen microorganisms on stone cultural heritage. Ionic …

The interaction of water within synthetic and natural hydrogel systems is of fundamental
importance in biomaterial science. A systematic study is presented on the swelling behavior …

Polysaccharides are versatile biopolymers available to mankind for multiple uses ranging
from achieving desirable food texture to serving as tissue scaffolds. Their complete utility …

Thermally-stable ionic liquids (ILs) have limited structural possibilities and lack coordinating
anions or functional groups. Thermal stability effectively incurs a tunability penalty, limiting …