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

Hydrogels, as interconnected networks (polymer mesh; physically, chemically, or dynamic
crosslinked networks) incorporating a high amount of water, present structural …

Natural articular cartilages exhibit extraordinary lubricating properties and excellent load-
bearing capacity based on their penetrated surface lubricated biomacromolecules and …

The fast growth of 3D printing technology gives designers many ways to make structures that
are hard to see. 3D printing lets you customize complex structures in any way you want and …

Hydrogels with excellent hydrophilicity, high water content, outstanding biocompatibility, and
lubrication properties are among the promising articular cartilage replacement materials …

The repair of cartilage damage caused by trauma, wear, or degenerative deformation
remains a major challenge in modern medicine. Therefore, it is essential to develop a …

In this work, a design concept of bioinspired functional surfaces is proposed for lubricant
control at surfaces and interfaces subjected to external thermal gradients. Inspired by the …

The rational design of hydrogels with unique properties has unlocked their valuable and
underlying capabilities for various applications in biomedicine, materials science, and …

Developing biobased hydrogel-elastomer hybrids with stable lubrication derived from self-
healing and recyclable polymer matrix poses a key challenge in the field of medical devices …

The maintenance of high load-bearing tissues and joint lubrication is essential for
suppressing osteoarthritis. The lubrication of natural joints is mainly attributed to the …