It is a challenging task to realize the vision of hierarchically structured nanomaterials for
large‐scale applications. Herein, the biomaterial wood as a large‐scale biotemplate for …

The fabrication of polyelectrolyte multilayer films (PEMs) using the Layer-by-Layer (LbL)
method is one of the most versatile approaches for manufacturing functional surfaces. This is …

Composite coatings of inorganic nanomaterials with polyelectrolytes are promising materials
for wood modification. Endowing wood with flame retardancy behavior can not only broaden …

The encapsulation of cells with various polyelectrolytes through layer-by-layer (LbL) has
become a popular strategy in cellular function engineering. The technique sprang up in …

One way to give some properties such as antibacterial and good frictional properties to
sutures is the application of natural antibacterial and hydrophilic components on their …

A fluorine-free superhydrophobic paper was prepared by a facile method involving layer-by-
layer deposition of cationic starch and sodium alginate together with subsequent …

Layer-by-layer (LBL) self-assembly based on natural polysaccharides is drawing significant
attention in various applications. However, its application in fertilizers is limited. In this study …

Recent research on surfaces with special wettability has lead to the development of “liquid
surfaces”, obtained through the immobilization of a lubricant liquid on a porous interface, or …

Wood is a renewable and abundant material with a high aesthetic appeal, but is heavily
affected by weathering, particularly by UV-induced degradation in unprotected exposure …

Layer by layer (LbL) assembly can be regarded as an emerging technology for the
separation of organic micro-pollutants from water. Direct assembly of polyelectrolytes (PEs) …