Viscoelasticity is the mechanical feature of living tissues and the cellular extracellular matrix
(ECM) and has been recognized as an essential biophysical cue in cell function and fate …

Soft materials, such as elastomers and gels, feature crosslinked polymer chains that provide
stretchable and elastic mechanical properties. These properties are derived from entropic …

Natural and synthetic multi-component gels display emergent properties, which implies that
they are more than just the sum of their components. This warrants the investigation of the …