Hydrogels are crosslinked polymer networks swollen with water. Owing to their soft and
water-containing nature, hydrogels are promising materials for applications in many fields …

Three-dimensional cell and organoid cultures rely on the mechanical support of viscoelastic
matrices. However, commonly used matrix materials lack control over key cell-instructive …

Soft materials with mechanical adaptability have substantial potential for various
applications in tissue engineering. Gaining a deep understanding of the structural evolution …

Tracking the behavior of mechanochromic molecules provides valuable insights into force
transmission and associated microstructural changes in soft materials under load. Herein …

Numerous mechanically strong and tough soft materials comprising of polymer networks
have been developed over the last two decades, motivated by new high-tech applications in …

Ionogels are promising for soft iontronics, with their network structure playing a pivotal role in
determining their performance and potential applications. However, simultaneously …

Background Bacterial infection, complex wound microenvironment and persistent
inflammation cause delayed wound healing and scar formation, thereby disrupting the …

Self‐destructive polymers (SDPs) are defined as a class of smart polymers that
autonomously degrade upon experiencing an external trigger, such as a chemical cue or …

Transient polymer networks with a temporal hierarchy of energy dissipation have
advantages in many applications, ranging from injectable hydrogels to self-healing …

The properties of polymer networks depend on their connectivity, specifically on the
presence of connectivity defects like loops and dangling ends. While chemically crosslinked …