The rapid development of wireless communications especially with the coming of 5G, and
artificial intelligence (AI) provides us a wonderful and intelligent life. Nevertheless, it is at the …

Sustainable polymers are materials derived from renewable, recycled and waste carbon
resources and their combinations, which at the end of life can be recycled, biodegraded or …

Biodegradable polymers have emerged as a subject of enormous scientific and industrial
interest due to their environmentally friendly compostability. For the benefit of the market …

Superhydrophobic surfaces hold great prospects for extremely diverse applications owing to
their water repellence property. The essential feature of superhydrophobicity is micro-/nano …

In the course of evolution nature has arrived at startling materials solutions to ensure
survival. Investigations into biological surfaces, ranging from plants, insects and geckos to …

Water penetration can cause severe performance deterioration and even failure of concrete
constructions through various degradation mechanisms, such as chemical erosion, dry-wet …

Food waste is a serious problem in our modern era, causing economic loss and
exacerbating issues like hunger, environmental pollution, and water shortage. Residual food …

Fouling and contamination of surfaces are prevailing challenges humanities facing today in
fields such as healthcare, hospitality, and food manufacturing. These challenges strongly …

Per‐and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been used in food contact paper and
paperboard for decades due to their unique ability to provide both moisture and oil/grease …

The fiber-based membranes with superhydrophobic/superoleophilic features are highly
desirable for oil-water separation applications. Herein, a superhydrophobic/superoleophilic …