Structural colors arising from interactions of light with submicron scale periodic structures
have been found in many species across all taxa, serving multiple biological functions …

Melanin is a dark brown to black biomacromolecule with biologically active multifunctional
properties that do not have a precise chemical structure, but its structure mainly depends on …

Modern development of flexible electronics has made use of bioelectronic materials as
artificial tissue in vivo. As hydrogels are more similar to nerve tissue, functional hydrogels …

We present a versatile route for promoting cell adhesion and viability on various non-wetting
surfaces, inspired by mussel adhesion mechanism. The oxidative polymerization of …

In nature, quinone plays a vital role in numerous electrochemical reactions for energy
transduction and storage; such processes include respiration and photosynthesis. For …

Carotenoids are a class of biobased conjugated molecules that bear a resemblance to the
substructure of polyacetylene, a well-known conductive but insoluble polymer. Solubility is …

Hydrogen-bonding (H-bonding) is a relatively strong, highly directional, and specific
noncovalent interaction present in many organic molecules, and notably is responsible for …

Biosensors are increasingly taking a more active role in health science. The current needs
for the constant monitoring of biomedical signals, as well as the growing spending on public …

Implantable medical devices (IMDs) are designed to sense specific parameters or stimulate
organs and have been actively used for treatment and diagnosis of various diseases. IMDs …

Along with the massive use of implants in orthopaedic surgeries in recent few decades,
there has been a tremendous demand for the surface modification of the implants to avoid …