Ionic liquid (IL)-based gels (ionogels) have received considerable attention due to their
unique advantages in ionic conductivity and their biphasic liquid–solid phase property. In …

Liquid-infused surfaces (or lubricant-infused surfaces)(LIS) are a new class of functional
materials introduced in 2011. Their exceptional properties have earned them a place at the …

Ionogels, composed of ionic liquids and supporting networks, possess a plethora of
exceptional properties, including nonvolatility, remarkable thermal and electrochemical …

Ionic liquids (ILs) with ion-pair structures have played unprecedented roles in various fields,
eg, organic synthesis, electrochemistry, analytical sciences and functional materials design …

Marine corrosion and biofouling are the biggest challenges to the security of marine
engineering equipment and offshore structures. Slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces …

Over the past decade, a new class of slippery, anti-adhesive surfaces known as slippery
covalently-attached liquid surfaces (SCALS) has emerged, characterized by low values of …

Ionic liquids (ILs) play a crucial role in the design of novel materials. The ionic nature of ILs
provides numerous advantages in drug delivery, acting as a green solvent or active …

Switchable wetting and optical properties on a surface is synergistically realized by
mechanical or temperature stimulus. Unfortunately, in situ controllable wettability together …

Slippery lubricant-infused porous surfaces (SLIPS), inspired by Nepenthes, are a new field
of surface science introduced in 2011. It shows unparalleled abilities in anti-icing, marine …

Material that resists biofouling adhesion is needed in a complex marine environment, but
few of them can combine ultra-low fouling and environmental friendliness. Slippery lubricant …