Synthetic chemists have developed robust methods to synthesize discrete molecules, linear
and branched polymers, and disordered cross-linked networks. However, two-dimensional …

Polyphenols are a class of ubiquitous compounds distributed in nature, with fascinating
inherent biocompatible, bioadhesive, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties. The unique …

Self-healing materials integrated with excellent mechanical strength and simultaneously
high healing efficiency would be of great use in many fields, however their fabrication has …

Polysaccharides are a kind of natural biopolymers and have been widely applied in various
fields, especially biomedical applications, due to their fascinating properties, such as …

Surface modification is crucial for conferring novel functionalities to objects and interfaces.
However, simple yet versatile strategies for the surface modification of multiple classes of …

Polydopamine and related polycatecholamines can be easily deposited onto almost any
surface from mild, aqueous solution. This results in durable, nanoscale coatings that exhibit …

Over nearly 70 years, polymers have revolutionized the global economy, manufacturing and,
mainly, the fields which require biocompatible materials, as food technology and packaging …

The organized assembly of particles into superstructures is typically governed by specific
molecular interactions or external directing factors associated with the particle building …

Cell polarization exists in a variety of tissues to regulate cell behaviors and functions. Space
constraint (spatially limiting cell extension) and adhesion induction (guiding adhesome …

This paper reports on a new biomimetic method for modifying carbon fibre surface aiming to
improve the bonding between the fibre and an epoxy resin system. Inspired by the …