Polymer networks

Squeezable and 2D-stretchy ‘Super-jelly’：Supramolecular polymer networks are endowed with both enhanced compressibility and biaxial stretchability. Sci. Adv. (2026)

Supramolecular topological linking enables polymer networks that are simultaneously stiff and ductile, displaying exceptional stiffness scaling behavior. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. (2026)

Stretchable power source：supramolecular poly (ionic) networks with excellent mechanical properties and conductivity enable the soft multi-layer hydrogel devices for integrated bioelectronic platforms. Sci. Adv. (2024)

Stand-alone bioelectrode: achieving tissue-like mechanical properties within conducting supramolecular networks enables fabrication of metal-free, intrinsically-stretchable bioelectrodes. Adv. Mater. (2023)

A comprehensive review on the recent advances of MXene-based aerogels is provided. Adv. Funct. Mater. (2023)

Slow means strong: retarding crosslink dissociation kinetics within supramolecular networks enables fabrication of glass-like soft materials with ultra-compressibility. Nat. Mater. (2022)

Reversible amidation enables recycling of polymers: a new dynamic maleic acid tertiary amide bond allows for close-loop chemical recycling of both rubbery and plastic polyamic acid networks. Nat. Commun. (2022)

Find strength in weakness: a macrocyclic host is used to strengthen weak molecular interactions, thus providing a powerful driving force for the fabrication of functional materials. J. Am. Chem. Soc. (2020)