For the practical use of synthetic hydrogels as artificial biological tissues, flexible electronics,
and conductive membranes, achieving requirements for specific mechanical properties is …

During million years, Nature has created a “wealthy repertoire of novel features.” These
features are frequently used in the fabric of artificial materials, referred to as “biomaterials.” …

Nacre, the iridescent inner layer of seashells, displays an exceptional combination of
strength and toughness due to its 'brick-wall'architecture. Significant research has been …

Despite the remarkable progress in ultrastrong mechanical laminate materials, the
simultaneous achievement of toughness, stretchability and self‐healing properties in …

Ionic conductive hydrogel fibers based on natural polymers provide an immense focus for a
new generation of electronics due to their flexibility and knittability. The feasibility of utilizing …

The nacre-inspired laminates are promising materials for their excellent mechanics.
However, the interfacial defects between organic–inorganic phases commonly lead to the …

Hydrogel electrolytes consisting of salt ions, water solvents, and 3D polymer networks play
the roles of an electrolyte and a separating membrane. These are receiving attention as a …

In the development of artificial hydrogels, emulating the mechanical properties of biological
tissues with a desirable combination of stiffness and toughness is crucial. To achieve such …

Poor interfacial interaction and damage-tolerance restrict practical application of carbon
fiber (CF) composites. The brick-and-mortar structure meets the requirements of high …

Flexible and stretchable substrates based on pure natural polymers have attracted
widespread attention for next-generation “green” electronics. However, fabrication of …