Hydrogels are crosslinked polymer networks swollen with water. Owing to their soft and
water-containing nature, hydrogels are promising materials for applications in many fields …

The advent of 5G and the Internet of Things has spawned a demand for wearable electronic
devices. However, the lack of a suitable flexible energy storage system has become the …

Hydrogel materials show promise for diverse applications, particular as biocompatible
materials due to their high water content. Despite advances in hydrogel technology in recent …

The elastomers with the combination of high strength and high toughness have always been
intensively pursued due to their diverse applications. Biomedical applications frequently …

Catastrophically mechanical failure of soft self-healing materials is unavoidable due to their
inherently poor resistance to crack propagation. Here, with a model system, ie, soft self …

Soft self‐healing materials are compelling candidates for stretchable devices because of
their excellent compliance, extensibility, and self‐restorability. However, most existing soft …

In gels and elastomers, the role of entanglements on deformation has been studied, but their
effects on fracture, fatigue, and friction are less well understood. In this study, we …

Rubbers reinforced with rigid particles are used in high-volume applications, including tyres,
dampers, belts and hoses. Many applications require high modulus to resist excessive …

Hydrogels are polymer networks infiltrated with water. Many biological hydrogels in animal
bodies such as muscles, heart valves, cartilages, and tendons possess extreme mechanical …

Ion is one of the most common additives that can impart electrical conductivity to insulating
hydrogels. The concurrent toughening effect of ions, however, is often neglected. This work …