Precise control over molecular movement is of fundamental and practical importance in
physics, biology, and chemistry. At nanoscale, the peculiar functioning principles and the …

Azobenzene is a well‐known derivative of stimulus‐responsive molecular switches and has
shown superior performance as a functional material in biomedical applications. The results …

Polymers made from natural biomass are gaining interest due to the rising environmental
concerns and depletion of petrochemical resources. Lignin isolated from lignocellulosic …

Photoinduced reversible solid‐to‐liquid transitions of azobenzene‐containing materials can
control adhesion. Photoswitchable adhesives based on azobenzene‐containing small …

Use of solar energy as a source of heat is an important method of storing and providing
clean energy for thermal management. However, the difficulties associated with combining …

The development and utilization of switchable adhesives are considered to be an essential
target to solve the problems of their separation and recycling in some specific service …

A series of azo-containing copolymeric assemblies based on poly (N, N-dimethylaminoethyl
methacrylate)-b-poly [(benzyl methacrylate)-co-(4-phenylazophenyl methacrylate)][PDMA …

The solubility of technical lignins is a complex issue that depends on many parameters, such
as the lignin structure governed by the botanical origin and the extraction process. Only …

Among the most abundant biopolymers in the biosphere, lignin represents an untapped
opportunity to create novel bioproducts. In this article, we discuss possibilities to synthesize …

Self‐healing polymer materials have been developed rapidly over the past 20 years, which
can replace thermosetting materials to a certain extent, repair damage without manual …