Biodegradable polymeric biomaterials offer a significant advantage in disposable or fast-
consuming products in medical applications. Poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) …

Fibers have played a critical role in the long history of human development. They are the
basic building blocks of textiles. Synthetic fibers not only make clothes stronger and more …

Solar‐powered water evaporation is a straightforward, practical approach to use solar
energy for water desalination. Solar absorbers made from photothermal materials capable of …

The regulation and utilization of thermal energy is increasingly important in modern society
due to the growing demand for heating and cooling in applications ranging from buildings, to …

Hairs in homeothermic animals have multiple functions essential for survival, such as
regulation of body temperature and camouflage, through adaptable reconfiguration in …

Biomass-based aerogel fibers have attracted increasing attention due to their renewable
nature. However, their disadvantages, such as low mechanical strength, poor long-range …

Tubular structures are unique naturally occurring morphologies that are the result of trillions
of years of evolution. These structures can provide low density and minimal thermal …

Solar desalination is one of the most promising technologies to address global freshwater
shortages. However, traditional evaporators encounter the bottleneck of reduced …

Flexible composite membrane with strong strength and good thermal performances
simultaneously are highly desired in broad fields. Herein, rabbit-hair-like silica/polyimide …

Natural biomaterials with a porous structure inspired smart textiles for personal thermal
management. Inspired by the hierarchically fibrous structure of hides, self-assembled …