In recent years, shape memory polymers (SMPs) and self-healing polymers (SHPs) have
been research hotspots in the field of smart polymers owing to their unique stimulus …

Dynamically crosslinked polymers (DCPs) have gained significant attention owing to their
applications in fabricating (re) processable, recyclable, and self‐healable thermosets, which …

Plastic recycling is critical for waste management and achieving a circular economy, but it
entails difficult trade-offs between performance and recyclability. Here, we report a …

Covalent adaptable networks (CANs), leveraging the dynamic exchange of covalent bonds,
emerge as a promising material to address the challenge of irreversible cross‐linking in …

The fracture behaviors of disulfide vitrimers are highly rate-dependent. Our investigation
revealed that the temperature-dependent fracture behaviors of disulfide vitrimers cannot be …

Reversible and recyclable thermosets have garnered increasing attention for their smart
functionality and sustainability. However, they still face challenges in balancing …

In nature, many organisms augment chances of survival by reprogramming their structures
to evolving environment, among which sea squirts being a prime example. Such …

Force-responsive, self-strengthening polymers refer to those that, under the stimulus of
mechanical forces, have mechanophore groups capable of reacting with additives or …

Polymer electrolytes are being actively researched in energy storage applications because
of their large operating potential range and cycle stability. Among them, poly (ethylene …

As humans continue to explore harsher and less predictable settings, tools designed for
specific use cases are not sufficient. Furthermore, survey vessels for oceanography and …