Nonlinear supramolecular polymers (NLSPs) exhibit the merits of reversibility and tunability, along with a unique topological structure. These features contribute to the creation of novel supramole...

The membrane, a core element in pervaporation technology, is of utmost importance for its advancement. Membrane modification is one of the most effective means of achieving an efficient membrane, w...

Self-healing materials have garnered significant attention for their potential to heal damage when it occurs. Elastomers, particularly natural rubber, have been a focal point of extensive research ...

In recent years, injectable hydrogels and cardiac patches have provided a promising approach to improve cardiac regeneration and function after myocardial infarction, however, the crucial designing...

Collagen has shown promising potential in biomedical fields due to its high biocompatibility, abundance of resources, ease of flexible modification, and potential for active targeting. The biomedic...

Nanocellulose is a robust material with a broad spectrum of potential applications. Manufacturing nanocellulose has garnered greater interest recently and is currently the European economy’s second...

Understanding polymer retention is a critical aspect in the field of chemical-enhanced oil recovery (cEOR). This article presents a comprehensive review of polymer retention in reservoir rocks, foc...

Three-dimensional (3D) fillers are a new hotspot in the development of polymer composites. The 3D microstructure is capable of effectively solving the agglomeration problem of low dimensional micro...

Microlayer coextrusion is capable of producing multilayer composites with anywhere from 30 to 1000 layers, each layer having a thickness of 20 − 5000 nm. Microlayer coextrusion assembles such layer...

Bi-continuous phase polymer composite materials have garnered significant attention in the realm of advanced functional composites owing to their unique dual continuous structure and multifunctiona...

Over the past two decades, the use of microwaves for physical foaming of polymers has undergone significant advancements. Typically, the preparation of polymer foams during physical foaming relies ...

Fluoropolymers have gained significant recognition mainly for their inertness, making them highly desirable for applications requiring corrosion protection and hydrophobicity. However, their non-re...

Polylactide is an important material in biomedical applications, but its slow degradation rate, low hydrophilicity, and lack of reactive side-chain groups limit its use. To overcome these limitatio...

Nowadays, the rapid development of information networks and the large-scale popularization of electronic equipment have provided great convenience for human life. However, the induced electromagnet...

Chitosan is cancer cytotoxic. It induces apoptosis/necrosis/autophagy and immuno-responses, and mitigates angiogenic and metastasis tendency of cancer cells. The lower molecular weight chitosan ind...

Aerogels have attracted strong research interest for use in harsh environmental conditions due to their ultra-low density, low thermal conductivity, and high specific surface area. However, long-te...

In recent years, there has been continuous growth in the market for polylactide/poly(lactic acid) (PLA) which can be attributed to the increasing preference for environmentally friendly products de...

Development of smart nanocomposites by reinforcing carbon nanomaterials into polymer composite materials has gained significant attention due to their extensive potential applications, especially i...

Thermosetting polymers have higher heat resistance, chemical resistance, mechanical characteristics and structural integrity than thermoplastic polymers due to their three-dimensional networks of c...

Polypeptides with repeated amino acid residues are a typical kind of biocompatible polymers and tremendous efforts have been made to synthesize them for diversified medical applications. With the d...

In recent years, wind energy has gained widespread attention and has been regarded as one of the renewable energy resources for the future. However, surface erosion of wind turbine blades, which ar...

The dramatic changes the world and the expectations of potential users have pushed researchers working in flexible foam pressure sensor (FFPS) fabrication to develop more affordable and high-perfor...

Breast cancer (BC) is one of the most common malignant cancers among women and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Conventional treatments for BC are effective; however, they have se...

Silk Fibroin (SF), a protein typically extracted from Bombyx mori cocoons, is considered to play an essential role in advancing the development of a more sustainable generation of multifunctional m...

Displays are an effective way for humans to recognize information instantly and intuitively without linguistic barriers. Electrical sensors detect diverse human and environmental changes through va...

With the increasing knowledge of cancer pathophysiology, new therapeutics based on the modulation of the immune system have been developed, overcoming many of the disadvantages of traditional pharm...

Polymers of intrinsic microporosity (PIMs), with an interconnected microporous network, high surface area, and structural diversity, have attracted great interest in developing diverse materials fo...

Over the last decades, food packaging has advanced significantly, which is crucial in maintaining food safety and minimizing waste. However, most traditional food packaging materials in the market ...

Polymeric foam applications have rapidly increased over the years and most of them are submitted to cyclic loading conditions. Therefore, their fatigue behavior is highly important to ensure safe o...

3D printing, a rapidly growing material processing technique has found its broad applications in construction, automobiles, robotics, domestic usage and in biomedical sectors due to its ability to ...

Polyolefin-based thermoplastics such as polyethylene and polypropylene constitute a major fraction of the polymers employed in commodity applications due to their ease of processability, durability...

This review discusses advances in polyethylene glycol-based composite phase change materials (PCMs) for thermal energy storage (TES) and thermal regulation. PCMs utilize latent heat storage, absorb...

The recent emerging technologies (e.g., hybrid vehicles and wearable electronic devices) laid down critical and stringent considerations for their power sources. In this regard, supercapacitors (SC...

The challenge in energy depletion and environmental pollution urgently demands green and sustainable materials as a new material application platform. Nanocellulose (NC) derived from abundant and r...

With the gradual deepening of the concept of sustainable development, the world is transitioning from an energy economy driven by fossil fuels to one that is supplied by more renewable and sustaina...

Metallopolymers with precise structures and particular properties have emerged as promising functional materials. The applications of metallopolymers depend on the unique characteristics of the met...

Synthetic polymers sustain a wide range of applications but the quest for further sophistication and functionalization of polymers remains topical to improve their scope and performance. In this re...

The multiblock copolymers, which exhibit more complex block composition and sequences than those of di- or tri-block copolymers, have attracted more and more scientific interest and attention in th...

Bio-based semicrystalline polylactide (PLA) has a growing value as a substitute for fossil-based polyesters in technical applications and as a biocompatible material in medicine. The complexity of ...

This review highlights the effectiveness and robust nature of eco-friendly room-temperature polymerization initiated in emulsions, and some of its applications in polymer and materials science. The...

Abstract Elastomeric materials are often used as components that undergo cyclic loading during application, such as tires, seals, and hoses. For this reason, the long-term performance, or more precisely the crack growth behavior, is of great importance. Even though several studies investigated the fatigue behavior of rubber materials during the last 80 years, this topic is still widely under discussion

Abstract With the increasing interest in monitoring health and rapid growth in technology of electronic devices, personal wearable electronics have attracted extensive attention in the recent years. By integrating wearable electronic devices into clothing, accessories, electronic skin products, real-time monitoring and diagnosis of human movement and physiological conditions can be realized. In particular

Abstract Poly(glycerol sebacate) (PGS) and its derivatives have been developed and used for various biomedical applications over the past two decades. Several publications have reviewed the development of PGS from different perspectives, typically focusing on the biofabrication techniques and intended biomedical applications of PGS. However, a comprehensive review of the progress in the research on

Abstract The diverse structures and unique properties of hydrogels have attracted significant attentions in recent years. Compared to chemically cross-linked hydrogels, natural polymer-based hydrogels cross-linked with physical interactions are environmentally friendly owning to the free of chemical cross-linking agents and exhibit many advantages as diverse reversible non-covalent bonds. This review

Abstract Nanofibers have attracted significant interest due to their unique properties such as high specific surface area, high aspect ratio, and spatial interconnectivity. Nanofibers can exhibit multifunctional properties and unique opportunities for promising applications in a wide variety of fields. Hierarchical design strategies are being used to prescribe the internal structure of nanofibers,

Abstract Research on polymer-based dielectric materials with low energy loss and high power density for dielectric capacitors can promote the development of advanced energy storage devices and effectively solve energy storage problems. In recent years, all-organic polymer dielectrics have received extensive attention due to the excellent properties and have shown broad development prospects in the

Abstract This review highlights the ongoing developments on the ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of lactide (LA) and caprolactone (CL) using mononuclear and dinuclear β-diketiminate- and β-ketoiminate-substituted metal complexes. The resulting aliphatic polyesters are of great interest as sustainable replacements to petrochemicals-based polymers with potential applications in tissue engineering, bio-medical

Abstract The need for achieving sustainable technologies has encouraged research on renewable and biodegradable materials for novel products that are clean, green, and environmentally friendly. Nanocellulose (NC) has many attractive properties such as high mechanical strength and flexibility, large specific surface area, in addition to possessing good wet stability and resistance to tough chemical

Abstract Vaccine development is among the critical issues for ceasing the COVID-19 pandemic. This review discusses the current usage of biomaterials in vaccine development and provides brief descriptions of the vaccine types and their working mechanisms. New types of vaccine platforms (next-generation vaccines and DNA- or mRNA-based vaccines) are discussed in detail. The mRNA vaccine encoding the spike

Abstract To date, numerous strategies have been developed to remove hazardous gaseous components like volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from the airstream. Adsorption technology has been used as an effective approach for the abatement of VOCs for over 30 years. Hyper-cross-linked polymers (HCPs) with permanent porosity, adjustable surface functional groups, and desired physical/chemical properties

Abstract The superior biocompatibility and biodegradability of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) compared to man-made biopolymers such as polylactic acid promise huge potential in biomedical applications, especially tissue engineering (TE). Textile fiber-based TE scaffolds offer unique opportunities to imitate the anisotropic, hierarchical, or strain-stiffening properties of native tissues. A combination

Abstract The output of bio-based polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) has been growing rapidly with a substantial increase of developments both in academic and industrial research areas in the past decade, which is due to its water solubility, plasticity, and degradability. However, PVA is highly flammable with a limiting oxygen index of only 19% owning to its inherent macromolecular structure composed of carbon

Abstract Advances in stretchable and flexible sensors are responding to the emerging demand of wearable and portable smart electronics. A core component of these electronics are tactile sensing devices which detect external stimuli and obtain in-time information from the surroundings. A fusion of electronics, physics and materials science, tactile sensors have great potential in robots, biomedicine

Abstract Electrospinning is a unique and versatile technique to produce fine submicrometric fibers and nanofibrous membranes from polymer solution or melt. In the last decade, fluorinated polymers (particularly polyvinylidene fluoride, PVDF, VDF copolymers and polytetrafluoroethylene, PTFE) have attracted significant attention in electrospinning processes. Fluoropolymers are extraordinary specialty

Abstract Use of X-rays and γ-rays have become inevitable in medical sectors like radiology, interventional cardiology and diagnostic imaging, radiation physics laboratories, nuclear reactors and accelerator facilities. As radiation exposures above permitted levels pose potential risk to personnel working in close proximity to these facilities, protective measures aimed at reducing the exposure for

Abstract Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a natural biopolymer metabolized by Gram-negative bacteria strains in carbon- and nitrogen-rich media. Due to its natural purity, biodegradability, biocompatibility and outstanding mechanical properties, it is considered to be an exceptional biomaterial with versatile scientific and commercial applications. The current review presents data concerning the assembly

Abstract Continuous interests in stimuli-responsive macromolecules significantly impacted new developments in polymeric coatings. Responsiveness to bacterial attacks, ice or fog formation, anti-fouling properties, autonomous self-cleaning and self-healing, or drug delivery systems, are just a few examples of modern functions of macromolecules and other components utilized in polymeric coatings. These

Abstract The development of flame retardant polymer materials has two roots, one in materials design, and the other in materials processing. Over recent decades, different types and classes of flame retardant polymer materials have been commercialized to meet safety requirements in the construction, automotive, and coatings industries. In the vast majority of cases, the design and fabrication of new

Abstract Recently, the demands of biodegradable plastic for mulching application have vastly increased due to environmental concern, conservation of soil health and ease of residue management after growing season. The raise in demands also reflected by the increased number of studies related to biodegradable plastic mulch in the past 10 years. Biodegradable plastic mulch film has emerged as a promising

Abstract Learning from nature and promoting original design concept is a significant way to develop functional materials with outstanding performance. Even since the discovery of the role of DOPA residues in the strong adhesion ability of mussel foot-byssus proteins (Mfps), numerous efforts have been devoted into the design of mussel-inspired polymers and many outstanding results have been achieved