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

A mechanical bond serves as a distinctive approach for harnessing the most beneficial
features of both covalent and supramolecular chemistries, offering stability and structural …

Morphogenesis is one of the most marvelous natural phenomena. The morphological
characteristics of biological organs develop through growth, which is often triggered by …

Styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) is an indispensable material in modern society, and the
necessity for enhanced mechanical properties in SBR persists, particularly to withstand the …

Large or repeated mechanical loads degrade polymeric materials by accelerating chain
fragmentation. This mechanochemical backbone fracture usually occurs by homolysis of …

Rotaxanes have demonstrated great potential in the development of smart materials owing
to their attractive dynamic and movable properties. However, it remains a significant …

Biological ion channels exhibit switchable cation transport with ultrahigh selectivity for
efficient energy conversion, such as Ca2+-activated TRPM4 channels tuned by cation− π …

Introducing sacrificial bonds is a common method for increasing the toughness of hydrogels.
Many sacrificial bonds have been extensively investigated, but the sacrifice efficiency has …

The macroscopic properties of elastomers are intimately linked to their molecular reactivity
and mechanisms. Here, we propose a new strategy for designing strengthening materials …