(Nanowerk Spotlight) Self-assembly, the spontaneous organization of molecules into ordered structures, has long captivated scientists with its elegance and potential. By harnessing the same principles ...

A light-induced crosslinking strategy enables multi-color patterning of anti-opal hydrogel with a minimum line width of 15 μm, significantly enhancing information capacity. Control film crosslinking ...

Structural colors found in nature—such as those observed in chameleons, butterfly wings, and octopus skin—have long inspired researchers seeking to develop responsive optical materials capable of ...

Chronic diabetic wounds are prevalent in patients and are difficult to heal, presenting a significant medical challenge. The development of multifunctional hydrogel dressings with a well-designed ...

Hydrogels inevitably undergo dehydration, structural collapse, and shrinkage deformation due to the uninterrupted evaporation in the atmosphere, thereby losing their flexibility, slipperyness, and ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Often, when we marvel at the vibrant colors of the natural world, we overlook the intricate nanoscale structures responsible for producing such splendor: welcome to the world of ...