A comprehensive review of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) hydrogels prepared by the
freezing/thawing (FT) process is presented. We discuss their preparation, gelation …

The cell microenvironment has emerged as a key determinant of cell behavior and function
in development, physiology, and pathophysiology. The extracellular matrix (ECM) within the …

Multicolor fluorescent polymeric hydrogels (MFPHs) are three‐dimensionally crosslinked
hydrophilic polymer networks with tunable emission color. Different from the classic …

Microstructures are decisive factors of hydrogel-based piezoresistive pressure sensors for
excellent performances in flexible electronics. However, the desirable microstructures are …

Lanthanide-derived flexible luminescent hydrogels have attracted attention due to their
unique physical, chemical, and biological properties, which enable the construction of …

Global health is increasingly being threatened by the rapid emergence of drug-resistant
microbes. The ability of these microbes to form biofilms has further exacerbated the scenario …

PVA hydrogel has excellent adhesion ability and biocompatibility, and is considered as a
promising material in the field of wound dressings. However, the traditional PVA hydrogel …

Dynamic bonds have achieved significant attention for their ability to impart fascinating
properties to polymeric materials, such as high mechanical strength, self‐healing, shape …

Metal ion-induced peptide assembly is an interesting field. As compared to traditional
antibacterial Ag+, rare earth metal ions possess the advantage of antibacterial performance …

In the past few decades, metal ion hydrogels have made great achievements in various
aspects of the biological field. As an ion providing empty orbitals, metal ions are able to …