This article describes the state of the art in the field of antimicrobial polymeric systems during
the last decade. Keeping in mind the multitude of existing systems, a classification of the …

In this review, we outline examples that illustrate the design criteria for achieving
macromolecular assemblies that incorporate a combination of two or more chemical …

Abstract “Air‐conditioning” textiles with thermal‐or moisture‐managing functions are of high
interest for not only improving human comfort but also reducing energy consumption …

This review focuses on polymers with upper critical solution temperature (UCST) in water or
electrolyte solution and provides a detailed survey of the yet few existing examples. A guide …

Temperature variations may induce changes in solution properties for thermoresponsive
polymers, which have drawn much research attention due to their potential applications in …

Devices that function in contact with blood are ubiquitous in clinical medicine and
biotechnology. These devices include vascular grafts, coronary stents, heart valves …

Aqueous solutions that undergo sol-to-gel transition as the temperature increases have
been extensively studied during the last decade. The material can be designed by …

Hydrogels possess exceptional physical and chemical properties that render them
appealing components for soft actuators, wearable technologies, healthcare devices, and …

This focused review addresses the fundamental development of nonfouling zwitterionic poly
(sulfobetaine methacrylate)(polySBMA) coatings on a wide range of interfaces and …

Development of nonfouling membranes to prevent nonspecific protein adsorption and
platelet adhesion is critical for many biomedical applications. It is always a challenge to …