Next-generation structural materials are expected to be lightweight, high-strength and tough
composites with embedded functionalities to sense, adapt, self-repair, morph and restore …

Chitin, a fascinating biopolymer found in living organisms, fulfills current demands of
availability, sustainability, biocompatibility, biodegradability, functionality, and renewability …

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

Recent advances in synthetic biology and materials science have given rise to a new form of
materials, namely engineered living materials (ELMs), which are composed of living matter …

Nanocellulose is currently in the limelight of extensive research from fundamental science to
technological applications owing to its renewable and carbon‐neutral nature, superior …

This review considers the most recent developments in supramolecular and supraparticle
structures obtained from natural, renewable biopolymers as well as their disassembly and …

Counterfeiting is a worldwide issue and has long troubled legitimate businesses, while
nowadays anti‐counterfeiting materials and technology are still insufficient to combat the …

Fibers and textiles with good flexibility, air permeability, and mechanical properties are
indispensable materials in our daily lives. With the rapid development of flexible electronics …

Creating a security label that carries entirely distinct information in reflective and fluorescent
states would enhance anti-counterfeiting levels to deter counterfeits ranging from currencies …

Structural colors are promising candidates for their antifading and eco-friendly
characteristics. However, high cost and complicated processing inevitably hinder their …