The mechanical properties of polymer gels devote to emerging devices and machines in
fields such as biomedical engineering, flexible bioelectronics, biomimetic actuators, and …

To cater to the swift advance of flexible wearable electronics, there is growing demand for
flexible energy storage system (ESS). Aqueous zinc ion energy storage systems (AZIESSs) …

Herein, the fabrication of amphibious polymer materials with outstanding mechanical
performances, both underwater and in the air is reported. A polyvinyl alcohol/poly (2 …

Lightweight, easily processed, and durable polymeric materials play a crucial role in
wearable sensor devices. However, achieving simultaneously high strength and toughness …

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 …

Natural organisms, such as lobsters, lotus, and humans, exhibit exceptional mechanical
properties due to their ordered structures. However, traditional hydrogels have limitations in …

Phase separation in living organisms is essential for the execution of biological functions, for
example, the formation of membrane-less organelles and the functionalization of …

Recently, certain challenges and accompanying drawbacks have emerged in the
preparation of high-strength and tough polymer hydrogels. Insights from wood science …