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eXPRESS Polymer Letters, 2020 The intelligence, complexity, and diversification of nature is a continuous source of inspiration for humankind. Imitating natural intelligence to devise bionic microrobots with self-regulated features remains an enormous challenge.
S. Fitriyani +4 more
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Bio‐based and (semi‐)synthetic zwitterion‐modified novel materials and fully synthetic next‐generation alternatives show the importance of material design for different biomedical applications. The zwitterionic character affects the physiochemical behavior of the material and deepens the understanding of chemical interaction mechanisms within the ...
Theresa M. Lutz +3 more
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Polymer Adsorption on Curved Surfaces
, 2017 The conformational behavior of a coarse-grained finite polymer chain near an attractive spherical surface was investigated by means of multicanonical Monte Carlo computer simulations. In a detailed analysis of canonical equilibrium data over a wide range
Arkin, Handan, Janke, Wolfhard
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Studying synthesis confinement effects on the internal structure of nanogels in computer simulations [PDF]
, 2019 We study the effects of droplet finite size on the structure of nanogel particles synthesized by random crosslinking of molecular polymers diluted in nanoemulsions.
Kantorovich, Sofia S. +3 more
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.This review explores functional and responsive materials for triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) in sustainable smart agriculture. It examines how particulate contamination and dirt affect charge transfer and efficiency. Environmental challenges and strategies to enhance durability and responsiveness are outlined, including active functional layers ...
Rafael R. A. Silva +9 more
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Special Issue: “Smart and Functional Polymers”
Molecules, 2019 Polymerization provides an efficient strategy for synthesizing macromolecules with versatile functionality [...]
Xiangru Feng +3 more
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Inactivating SARS‐CoV‐2 Virus with MOF‐Composites as Smart Face Masks
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.In situ preparation and functionalization of MOF@Cotton fabrics as smart face masks for the immobilization of proteins and inactivation viruses, such as SARS‐CoV‐2. Abstract The significant impact of the SARS‐CoV‐2 (COVID‐19) pandemic outbreak on people's lives has highlighted the urgent need for effective personal protective equipment.
Romy Ettlinger +9 more
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A review of smart polymeric materials: Recent developments and prospects for medicine applications
Hybrid AdvancesTo adapt to the changes in nature, living systems adjust their structure and function according to the environmental conditions. Scientists are inspired by nature and try to create materials that can change their behavior depending on the situation, just
Arash Fattah-alhosseini +4 more
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Photoresponsive spiro-polymers generated in situ by C–H-activated polyspiroannulation
Nature Communications, 2019 Photoresponsive polymers are receiving great attention due to the increasing demands on smart optical and biological materials. Here, the authors report a C–H-activated polyspiroannulation route to in situ generate photoresponsive spiro-polymers with ...
Ting Han +8 more
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eXPRESS Polymer Letters, 2018 New poly (thiophene vinyl thiazole) (PTVT) and poly (thiophene vinyl benzothiadiazole) (PTVBT) was synthesized by Wittig condensation route. The absorption maximum of PTVT and PTVBT appeared at 376 and 410 nm in a solution state, and it was red-shifted ...
K. Mahesh, S. Karpagam, F. Goubard
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