While nature has optimized its antifouling strategies over millions of years, synthetic
antifouling coatings have not yet reached technological maturity. For an antifouling coating …

Recent progress in surface-initiated polymerization enables the deliberate polymer
modification of nanoscopic surfaces with high levels of precision. This has given rise to the …

Since the time first synthetic macrocycles were observed as academic curiosities, great
advances have been made. Thanks to the development of controlled polymerization …

Poly (ethylene glycol)(PEG) has attracted significant interest because of its superior
antifouling properties, water solubility, and biocompatibility. However, the translation of its …

In this review, we discuss the concept of bioinspired lubrication using novel polymeric
structures, which has led to producing a myriad of new systems with effective and …

The development of shampoo and cleansing formulations in cosmetics is at a crossroads
due to consumer demands for better performing, more natural products and also the strong …

Double-network (DN) hydrogels are fabricated from poly (2-ethyl-2-oxazoline)(PEOXA)–
peptide conjugates, which can be enzymatically crosslinked in the presence of Sortase A …

Polymer-topology effects can alter technologically relevant properties when cyclic
macromolecules are applied within diverse materials formulations. These include coatings …

Developing highly efficient and biocompatible biolubricants for arthritis treatment is
extraordinarily demanded. Herein, inspired by the efficient lubrication of synovial joints, a …

Biomimetic actuators are critical components of bionics research and have found
applications in the fields of biomedical devices, soft robotics, and smart biosensors. This …