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Hierarchically Soft Porous MOF‐Polymer Monolith for Fast and Large‐Scale Moisture Buffering

Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 43, 3 August 2026.
A soft, hierarchical porous monolith that combines metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) with a thermoresponsive polymer matrix enables rapid, large‐scale moisture buffering. The synergistic interface facilitates high‐capacity water capture and low‐energy release for sustainable indoor dehumidification.
Guangxin Ma, Xin Zhou, Weiman Li, Ken‐ichi Otake, Susumu Kitagawa, Xiaoze Wang, Mengjie Cao, Linfeng Nie, Ming‐Shui Yao, Yunfa Chen   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Versatile DNA‐Functionalized Biohybrid Hydrogel Platforms for Electrothermally Activated On‐Demand Payload Release

Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 43, 3 August 2026.
A DNA‐functionalized biohybrid hydrogel is developed by integrating Cu‐mediated nucleic acid microflowers into a thermoresponsive matrix, enabling electrothermally triggered, on‐demand payload release. The platform offers spatiotemporally controllable therapeutic delivery with promising applications in precision oncology, neural regulation, and chronic
Mengqiu Sun, Zhenshuai Tang, Jia Zhang, Rui Song, Wei Luo, Juan Huang, Jincheng Zeng, Zhen He, Hao Zhang   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Catechol‐Containing Poly(2‐isopropyl‐2‐oxazoline): Synthesis and Thermoresponsive Behavior in Aqueous Salt Solutions

Macromolecular Rapid Communications, Volume 47, Issue 15, 4 August 2026.
Polymers carrying catechol groups are interesting mussel‐inspired materials for wet adhesion applications or metal ion complexation for wastewater treatment. Here, catechol‐containing poly(2‐isopropyl‐2‐oxazoline)s were synthesized via microwave‐assisted cationic (co)polymerization and examined with regard to their thermoresponsive LCST behavior in ...
Niclas Madaj, Nils Lüdecke, Sergio Kogikoski Jr., Ilko Bald, Helmut Schlaad   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Liquid Crystal Elastomers Filaments for Adaptive Textiles and Soft Robotics: A Processing‐Centric Review

Macromolecular Rapid Communications, Volume 47, Issue 15, 4 August 2026.
Liquid crystal elastomer (LCE) filaments are fabricated through extrusion with in‐process UV curing, enabling controlled flow alignment and network locking of mesogens. The resulting structure responds to thermal or optical stimuli, inducing molecular reorientation and macroscopic contraction.
Anne Schwarz‐Pfeiffer, Shazia Mehtab
wiley   +1 more source

Host–Guest Interactions Govern Drug Stability and Controlled Therapeutic Release: Based on Metal–Organic Frameworks as Smart Platforms

Rare Metals, Volume 45, Issue 8, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Due to their exceptional porosity, structural versatility, and modular coordination chemistry, metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as versatile platforms for targeted drug delivery. These structures enable fine‐tuning of pore size, surface activity, and framework stability for the encapsulation of a broad range of therapeutics ...
Rui Hua, Kai You, Qifang Liu, Mengjie Chen, Li Sun, Aochi Liu, Jie Lin, Yang Song, Shasha Yu, Haishan Zhang   +9 more
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Microenvironment‐Responsive Drug Delivery Systems for Ocular Surface Diseases: Mechanisms, Applications, and Translational Challenges

Small Science, Volume 6, Issue 8, August 2026.
Microenvironment‐responsive drug delivery systems overcome ocular physiological barriers by responding to temperature, pH, ions, reactive oxygen species, and enzymes. This review bridges material design, performance evaluation, and clinical translation, offering actionable insights for treating dry eye disease, infectious keratitis, and corneal ...
Jiamin Liu, Liangbo Chen, Yao Fu, Siyi Zhang   +3 more
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Carboxylic‐Acid Functionalized Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube‐Alkane‐Based Resistive Temperature Sensor for Cold Chain Applications

Advanced Engineering Materials, Volume 28, Issue 13, 8 July 2026.
This study presents a reversible temperature sensor with high switching ratio, ∼103. The device is fabricated using PET‐ITO and carbon nanotube dispersions in alkane. Considering its application in cold chain logistics, a proof‐of‐concept with LED is showcased. Thus, a temperature drop below the threshold temperature (crystallization temperature of the
Sunil Kumar Behera, Philippe Marrec, A. Jorge Parola, Madalena Dionísio, Hugo Águas, Andreia F. M. Santos, Hamed Pourkheirollah, Donald Lupo, César A. T. Laia   +8 more
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Thermoresponsive Complex Coacervates as Advanced Carriers for Cell-Laden Liquid-Core Capsules for Biomedical Applications. [PDF]

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Monteiro LPG, Carreira M, Es Sayed J, Kamperman M, Rodrigues JMM, Mano J.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Correction: Lectin recognizing thermoresponsive double hydrophilic glycopolymer micelles by RAFT polymerization. [PDF]

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Sun K, Bligh SWA, Nie HL, Quan J, Zhu LM.   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Fully Chitosan-Based Thermoresponsive Hydrogel for Efficient Cu²⁺ Adsorption and Regeneration

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To efficiently remove Cu2+ from wastewater, a fully chitosan thermoresponsive hydrogel (IPSgel) was prepared using chitosan as the raw material. IPSgel exhibited pronounced thermoresponsive behavior as well as a high adsorption capacity toward Cu2+. When
Xiaohan Zha, Zhuoying Meng, Chen Wang, Yiwen Ye, Jiale Zhuo, Ruilin Zhang, Jingyuan Li, Shifeng Ma, Chengyu Tan, Ye Tian   +9 more
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