Functional supramolecular polymeric networks: the marriage of covalent polymers and macrocycle-based host–guest interactions
Covalent polymers connected by non-covalent interactions constitute a fascinating set of
materials known as supramolecular polymer networks (SPNs). A key feature of SPNs is that …
materials known as supramolecular polymer networks (SPNs). A key feature of SPNs is that …
Design of collective motions from synthetic molecular switches, rotors, and motors
Precise control over molecular movement is of fundamental and practical importance in
physics, biology, and chemistry. At nanoscale, the peculiar functioning principles and the …
physics, biology, and chemistry. At nanoscale, the peculiar functioning principles and the …
From molecular machines to stimuli‐responsive materials
Artificial molecular machines are able to produce and exploit precise nanoscale actuations
in response to chemical or physical triggers. Recent scientific efforts have been devoted to …
in response to chemical or physical triggers. Recent scientific efforts have been devoted to …
Strong, self‐healable, and recyclable visible‐light‐responsive hydrogel actuators
The most pressing challenges for light‐driven hydrogel actuators include reliance on UV
light, slow response, poor mechanical properties, and limited functionalities. Now, a …
light, slow response, poor mechanical properties, and limited functionalities. Now, a …
Light‐responsive shape‐changing polymers
Shape‐changing polymers are an emerging class of smart stimuli‐responsive materials.
Among the different stimuli that could be used for polymer actuation, light has several …
Among the different stimuli that could be used for polymer actuation, light has several …
Design of self-healing and self-restoring materials utilizing reversible and movable crosslinks
Self-healing materials have attracted attention due to their ability to regain their structure and
function after damage. In recent years, significant progress has been made in achieving …
function after damage. In recent years, significant progress has been made in achieving …
Components, mechanisms and applications of stimuli-responsive polymer gels
Z Yuan, J Ding, Y Zhang, B Huang, Z Song… - European Polymer …, 2022 - Elsevier
With the development of the bionics and artificial intelligence, materials that can detect and
respond to complex environments will be required. Gels are considered a potential material …
respond to complex environments will be required. Gels are considered a potential material …
Photoresponsive rotaxane-branched dendrimers: from nanoscale dimension modulation to macroscopic soft actuators
Aiming at the construction of novel soft actuators through the amplified motions of molecular
machines at the nanoscale, the design and synthesis of a new family of photoresponsive …
machines at the nanoscale, the design and synthesis of a new family of photoresponsive …
Progress of 3D network binders in silicon anodes for lithium ion batteries
Prompted by its overwhelming benefits, silicon (Si) has evolved as one of the most
promising anode materials for high-capacity lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). However, some of …
promising anode materials for high-capacity lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). However, some of …
Solvent-free photoresponsive artificial muscles rapidly driven by molecular machines
We prepared photoresponsive actuators as both hydrogels and dry gels consisting of 4-arm
poly (ethylene glycol)(PEG) cross-linked by a [c2] daisy chain, which is a double-threaded …
poly (ethylene glycol)(PEG) cross-linked by a [c2] daisy chain, which is a double-threaded …