In the era of Internet-of-things, many things can stay connected; however, biological
systems, including those necessary for human health, remain unable to stay connected to …

The peeling apart of layered materials is common in nature and has been used by humans
in myriad applications since prehistoric times. Over the past century, a wide range of peel …

Underwater devices are critical for environmental applications. However, existing prototypes
typically use bulky, noisy actuators and limited configurations. Consequently, they struggle …

Optoelectronic devices with unconventional form factors, such as flexible and stretchable
light-emitting or photoresponsive devices, are core elements for the next-generation human …

Reentrant feature widely exists in natural structures ranging from mushroom, overhang,
undercut, trapezoid, sphere, spatula and taper to sharp edge, and has triggered a …

Underwater adhesives receive extensive attention due to their wide applications in marine
explorations and various related industries. However, current adhesives still suffer from …

Soft robotics, an emerging field that focuses on the development of robots utilizing soft,
flexible, and deformable materials, is revolutionizing traditional robotics (reliant on rigid …

Stretchable bioelectronics has notably contributed to the advancement of continuous health
monitoring and point-of-care type health care. However, microscale nonconformal contact …

The ability to switch adhesion strength is a highly desirable property for adhesives applied in
a wet environment. The major challenges involve the presence of a water layer between the …

Adhesives and water exhibit a conflicting correlation as indicated by the failure of most
synthetic adhesives in submerged and humid environments. Development of instant, strong …