Implant-associated infections arising from biofilm development are known to have
detrimental effects with compromised quality of life for the patients, implying a progressing …

Slippery surfaces, which originate in nature with special wettability, have attracted
considerable attention in both fundamental research and practical applications in a variety of …

Sustainable superhydrophobicity is of significance for practical application of
superhydrophobic coatings. We fabricated a mechanically stable superhydrophobic coating …

Haptic technology can help deliver more immersive virtual reality and augmented reality
experiences by adding the sense of touch to visual and auditory interfaces. However …

Biological species can walk, swim, fly, jump, and climb with fast response speeds and
motion complexity. These remarkable functions are accomplished by means of soft actuation …

Liquid-repellent coatings with rapid self-healing and strong substrate adhesion have
tremendous potential for industrial applications, but their formulation is challenging. We …

With the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) applications, there is a growing demand
for sophisticated and powerful chips. The adoption of these processors, along with …

Surfaces with special wettabilities play a crucial role in numerous applications. Slippery
surfaces, known for their low adhesive properties and efficient self-cleaning capabilities …

Marine biofouling is a complex and dynamic process that significantly increases the carbon
emissions from the maritime industry by increasing drag losses. However, there are no …

To facilitate effective training for freestyle skiers on artificial dry ski slopes, it is crucial to
reduce the friction coefficient of the slopes and closely match it with that of snow. Traditional …