Conspectus Microgels are macromolecular networks swollen by the solvent in which they
are dissolved. They are unique systems that are distinctly different from common colloids …

Recently, one of the most important scientific issues for a better future life for humanity is
achieving the ability to intelligently harvest, store, and utilize energy with good efficiency …

Compartmentalization in soft matter is important for segregating and coordinating chemical
reactions, sequestering (re) active components, and integrating multifunctionality. Advances …

Bacterial infection is a severe problem especially when associated with biomedical
applications. This study effectively demonstrates that poly-N-isopropylmethacrylamide …

Active colloidal catalysts inspired by glutathione peroxidase (GPx) were synthesized by
integration of catalytically active selenium (Se) moieties into aqueous microgels. A …

The formation of smart emulsions or foams whose stability can be controlled on-demand by
switching external parameters is of great interest for basic research and applications. An …

Electroactive, electrosensitive and fast reacting p (AA-BAC)/Cu (II) microlayers were
successfully constructed on the Au electrode surface. The layers consisted of microgel …

Molecular machines leverage sub-nanometer level intermolecular forces and host–guest
interactions to perform useful work observable at the macroscopic level. The development of …

While conventional material fabrication methods focus on form and strength to achieve
function, the fabrication of material systems for emerging life science applications will need …

Controlling and understanding the electrochemical properties of electroactive polymeric
colloids is a highly topical but still a rather unexplored field of research. This is especially …