The term “zwitterionic polymers” refers to polymers that bear a pair of oppositely charged
groups in their repeating units. When these oppositely charged groups are equally …

Since its inception, atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) has seen continuous
evolution in terms of the design of the catalyst and reaction conditions; today, it is one of the …

Reversible-deactivation radical polymerization (RDRP) processes, such as atom transfer
radical polymerization (ATRP), reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) …

Healthy articular cartilage, covering the ends of bones in major joints such as hips and
knees, presents the most efficiently‐lubricated surface known in nature, with friction …

The great success of controlled radical polymerizations has encouraged researchers to
develop more facile and robust approaches for surface‐initiated polymerizations (SIPs) to …

Superlubricity has drawn substantial attention worldwide while the energy crisis is
challenging human beings. Hence, numerous endeavors are bestowed to design materials …

The early stages of progressive degeneration of cartilage in articular joints are a hallmark of
osteoarthritis. Healthy cartilage is lubricated by brush-like cartilage-binding nanofibres with …

Superlubricity, the state of ultralow friction between two sliding surfaces, has become a
frontier subject in tribology. Here, a state-of-the-art review of the phenomena and …

The self-assembly of inorganic nanoparticles is of great importance in realizing their
enormous potentials for broad applications due to the advanced collective properties of …

The vast opportunities for biomaterials design and functionality enabled by mimicking nature
continue to stretch the limits of imagination. As both biological understanding and …