This article recounts, from my perspective of four decades in this field, evolving paradigms of
primary cell wall structure and the mechanism of surface enlargement of growing cell walls …

Manipulating the crystallographic orientation of semiconductor crystals plays a vital role in
fine-tuning their facet-dependent properties, such as surface properties, charge transfer …

Upland rice is a distinct ecotype that grows in aerobic environments and tolerates drought
stress. However, the genetic basis of its drought resistance is unclear. Here, using an …

Ion-solvating membranes have been gaining increasing attention as core components of
electrochemical energy conversion and storage devices. However, the development of ion …

Plant cellulose microfibrils are increasingly employed to produce functional nanofibers and
nanocrystals for biomaterials, but their catalytic formation and conversion mechanisms …

The low bioavailability of pesticides has resulted in serious resource waste, environmental
pollution, and potential threats to human health. Polymeric micelles for the delivery of …

Naturally derived cellulose nanomaterials (CNMs) with desirable physicochemical
properties have drawn tremendous attention for their versatile applications in a broad range …

Pharmacological and clinical studies have consistently demonstrated that polysaccharides
exhibit great potential on immune regulation. Polysaccharides can interact directly or …

Biomimetic actuators are promising candidates for smart soft robotics. The applications of
state‐of‐the‐art actuators require the combination of programmable stimuli‐responsiveness …

In times of climate change and resource scarcity, researchers are aiming to find sustainable
alternatives to synthetic polymers for the fabrication of biodegradable, eco-friendly, and, at …