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Tunable enhancement of polyester biocomposites via extrusion with fungi-derived chitin

RSC Appl. Polym., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5LP00403A, Paper

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Adam T. Caridi, Amelia Kurowska, Erlantz Lizundia, Joshua C. Worch
Chitin nanofibrils isolated from mushrooms are formulated into polyester biocomposites via melt-extrusion. The fungal-derived chitin materials show enhanced stiffness and degradability compared to shrimp-derived chitin counterparts.
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Ageing of inverse vulcanised polymers

RSC Appl. Polym., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6LP00159A, Paper

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Christian W. Schmitt, Andy Mach, Valeria Berner, Eric Pohl, Joseph J. Dale, Birgit Huber, Dominik Voll, Emmanuel Richaud, Ute Schepers, Carl-Christoph Höhne, Patrick Théato
The ageing behaviour of inverse vulcanised polymers, synthesised from fossil and renewable comonomers is investigated under thermal and radiative stress, aqueous environments and biological attack. Graphical abstract partly generated with NotebookLM.
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Redox-responsive photo-polymerizable PEG-based hydrogels: diverse functionalization, 3D-printing, and on-demand degradation for protein release

RSC Appl. Polym., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6LP00058D, Paper

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Meltem Alkis, Altan Gumuskaya, Salli Kocak, Ismail Altinbasak, Rana Sanyal, Amitav Sanyal
Recent years have seen an ever-increasing utilization of redox-responsive polymeric materials for various biomedical applications.
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Tailoring fully biobased optical adhesives via hydrogen-bonding modulation

RSC Appl. Polym., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6LP00120C, Paper

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Benjamin R. Nelson, Vincent Scholiers, Audrey H. Sakamoto, John F. Rynk, Paula A. Pranda, Filip E. Du Prez, Kristi S. Anseth, Christopher N. Bowman
Biobased dithiolane optical adhesives with variable hydrogen bond strength were prepared via photopolymerization and mechanical, optical, and adhesive properties characterized.
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Reinforced saloplastic anion exchange membranes: balancing ionic transport and mechanical stability

RSC Appl. Polym., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6LP00113K, Paper

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Hestie A. Brink, Jeffery A. Wood, Saskia Lindhoud, Wiebe M. de Vos
Developing anion exchange membranes (AEMs) that combine affordability, high conductivity, chemical stability and durability is critical to the practical implementation of many electrochemical processes.
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Hydrophobically modified poly(acrylic acid) coatings on silicone hydrogel contact lenses

RSC Appl. Polym., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6LP00094K, Paper

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Jimin Yoo, Minjoong Shin, Si Chul Rho, Minho Jung, Myungeun Seo
Hydrophobically modified poly(acrylic acid) coatings improve the wettability and lubricity of silicone hydrogel contact lenses.
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Degradable Polyester Ternary Blends: Composition and Hybrid Compatibilization for Flexible Packaging

RSC Appl. Polym., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6LP00109B, Paper

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Matias Menossi, Manushri Gunasekaran, Ehsan Pesaranhajiabbas, Amar K. Mohanty, Manjusri Misra
A fully degradable ternary blend system comprising bio-based poly(butylene succinate) (BioPBS), poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT), and poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) was developed to achieve a tailored stiffness-toughness balance. The influence of polymer selection,...
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Convergence of high throughput experimentation and machine learning to rapidly advance application-specific polymer development

RSC Appl. Polym., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5LP00380F, Review Article

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Mashrafee Aryan, Daniel Struble, Felix Campbell, Saroj Upreti, S. M. Ashik Abedin, Aahil Khambawla, Jeetain Mittal, Michael S. Dimitriyev, Emily B. Pentzer, Svetlana A. Sukhishvili, Xiaodan Gu, Boran Ma
Machine learning and high throughput experimentation have heavily influenced the way scientific study is done with demonstrated successes in nearly every field.
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Mechanical properties of individual conductive protein nanowires and their percolation behavior in elastomer nanocomposites

RSC Appl. Polym., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6LP00122J, Paper

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Eric Chia, Jayesh M. Sonawane, Trevor L. Woodard, Meng-Chen Chiang, Jessica D. Schiffman, Stephen S. Nonnenmann
The first experimental elastic modulus for individual conductive protein nanowires (1.3 GPa) is established, with rheological and electrical percolation thresholds of 0.8 and 6.7 wt% demonstrated in CPN/PDMS nanocomposites.
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Honeycomb-patterning in soft polymer networks: using geometry to manipulate toughness and failure

RSC Appl. Polym., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6LP00046K, Paper

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Alyssa VanZanten, Emily England, Aditya Ketkar, Cooper Priest, Surbhi Punhani-Schillinger, Hongwei Wu, Giuseppe Buscarnera, Michelle M. Driscoll, Caroline R. Szczepanski
Hexagonal (i.e. honeycomb) patterning in soft polymer networks increases material toughness as a function pattern geometry.
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The rise of polymeric hydrogels, sponges, and electrospun fibers as adsorbents for microplastic removal: prospects for a sustainable future

RSC Appl. Polym., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6LP00029K, Review Article

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Ankita Dhiman, Amit Kumar Sharma, Bartholomew Richard, Priyanka Bharti, Garima Agrawal
Microplastics are significant environmental contaminants affecting human health. Various polymeric adsorbents can play a major role in the effective removal of microplastics.
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Retraction: Flexible PVDF/ZnFe2O4 nanofibers-based magneto-mechano-electrical generator for energy harvesting and sensing applications

RSC Appl. Polym., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6LP90010K, Retraction

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Durga Prasad Pabba, Nayak Ram, J. Kaarthik, Vijayabhaskara Rao Bhaviripudi, Sandeep Kumar Yadav, M. Satthiyaraju, R. V. Mangalaraja, Radhamanohar Aepuru, Annapureddy Venkateswarlu
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Perspective: ion transport mechanisms and the significance of glass transition temperature in PEO-based polymer blend electrolytes for next-generation Li-batteries

RSC Appl. Polym., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6LP00078A, Perspective

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Marissa Gallmeyer, Thorfinnur A. H. Baldvinsson, Whitney S. Loo
In PEO-based electrolytes, both polymer segmental motion and specific salt chemistry are vital for ion transport. Electrolytes incorporating multiple polymers enable optimization of the ion solvation environment to enhance ion transport.
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3D printable polylactone/2-hydroxylethyl acrylate networks with adjustable post-printing mechanical properties

RSC Appl. Polym., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6LP00051G, Paper

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Bo Li, Gianluca Bartolini Torres, Na Zhao, Jonathan J. P. Peters, Guonan Ji, Quinten Thijssen, Andreas Heise
2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate containing tetra-cinnamic-acid-functionalised copolyester is photo-crosslinked and 3D printed. UV post-curing triggers [2 + 2] cycloaddition, forming a secondary network that tunes mechanical properties via crosslink density.
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Correction: Effective and sustainable removal of a model fluorescent brightener using bicarbonate-loaded polyelectrolytes in a closed-loop CO2 cycle

RSC Appl. Polym., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6LP90009G, Correction

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Eri Yoshida
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Copolymers with tailored microstructure as versatile platforms for ZIF-8 polyMOF growth

RSC Appl. Polym., 2026, 4,952-963
DOI: 10.1039/D6LP00021E, Paper

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M. Celeste Legarto, Agustín Iborra, Juan J. Romero, Juan M. Padró, Cristian Villa Pérez, Matías Rafti, Isabel N. Vega, Juan M. Giussi
Tailored copolymer microstructures enable controlled ZIF-8 nucleation, providing versatile polymer–MOF hybrid platforms for advanced functional materials.
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Polymer-based smart materials for adaptive and sustainable robotic systems: a review

RSC Appl. Polym., 2026, 4,923-942
DOI: 10.1039/D6LP00014B, Review Article

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Nelson Castro, Carlos M. Costa, Estela Bicho, Senentxu Lanceros-Mendez
The development and integration of polymer-based smart materials, which have the inherent capacity to recognize and respond to a variety of external stimuli are driving the growth and change of the robotics field.
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Violacein-containing chitosan as light-sensitive, antioxidant and antibacterial hydrogels towards sustainable food packaging

RSC Appl. Polym., 2026, 4,1132-1146
DOI: 10.1039/D6LP00065G, Paper

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Othmane Dardari, Nadia Katir, Mohamed Koubaa, Abdelkrim El Kadib
Incorporating biotechnologically engineered violacein into chitosan derived from fishery waste yields sustainable food packaging materials with enhanced, multifunctional properties that surpass those of conventional packaging.
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Phase morphology–structure–property–recyclability relationships of dynamically crosslinked thiol–ene photopolymers

RSC Appl. Polym., 2026, 4,1015-1027
DOI: 10.1039/D6LP00028B, Paper

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Mengdi Chen, Saleh Alfarhan, Reyna Stockwell, Kailong Jin
This study investigates how phase separation influences the structure, properties, and recyclability of dynamic thiol–ene photopolymer networks, showing that phase morphology is a key parameter for tuning performance while preserving recyclability.
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Unexpected crystallization barrier in partially miscible polymer blends – a new opportunity for tailoring self-reinforcing polymer materials

RSC Appl. Polym., 2026, 4,1110-1119
DOI: 10.1039/D6LP00013D, Paper

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Robert D. L. Jerusalem, Michail Maricanov, Anas Kerkour el Miad, Hannah Keune, Frank Katzenberg, Joerg C. Tiller
PVDF and PEtOx were cross-linked to obtain a low T_g material with inhibited crystallisation due to a high T_g barrier surrounding the seed crystals. The resulting material is self-enforcing upon strain by strain-induced crystallisation.
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Multi-responsive polymers with degradable side-chain functionality for controlled hydrolysis and tunable thermal transition

RSC Appl. Polym., 2026, 4,984-1001
DOI: 10.1039/D5LP00379B, Paper

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Maryam Behzad Khoshgoee, Mithun Kumar Debnath, Griffin Pardo, Yichun Yuan, Muhammad Zeeshan, Erqian Mao, Thomas G. Gray, Burcu Gurkan, Matthew J. Bertin, Metin Karayilan
Dual-responsive terpolymers with hydrolytically labile side chains exhibit tunable phase transitions, degradation kinetics, and radiofrequency-triggered thermal responses, offering a versatile platform for injectable and programmable biomaterials.
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3D UV printing with a polymeric ionic liquid and its gold nanoparticle-embedded composites

RSC Appl. Polym., 2026, 4,1120-1131
DOI: 10.1039/D6LP00007J, Paper

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Susana Ferrufino Amador, Rudy White, Olivia Downey, Kayla Foy, Rachel Wynn, Hawa Khan, Megan O'Neil, Olivia McNair, Samrat Dutta
Our manuscript presents conductive all-ionic-liquid polymerized matrices, with and without gold nanoparticles, compatible with commercial 3D printers for potential electronic applications.
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Multifunctional ion-conductive hydrogels with self-healing, antifreeze, and water-retention capabilities for robust wearable sensing

RSC Appl. Polym., 2026, 4,1100-1109
DOI: 10.1039/D6LP00011H, Paper

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Zhongyuan Lin, Ze Li, Xinpeng Lv, Yuhang Shen, Chunpeng Ai, Peng Li
A hydrogel with self-healing, cold-resistant and anti-drying properties was prepared.
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Imidazolium-mediated poly(ionic liquid) hydrogels for multifunctional pollutant removal systems

RSC Appl. Polym., 2026, 4,1002-1014
DOI: 10.1039/D5LP00361J, Paper

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Muhammed Yoosuf, Zhaksylyk Suiindik, Sudhir Ravula, Jason E. Bara, Irshad Kammakakam
The advancement of hydrogel materials through the utilization of novel imidazolium-mediated poly(IL) crosslinked networks within PEG chains matrix, enhances structural integrity and pollutant removal in wastewater separation applications.
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Polymeric sensors at the crossroads of sustainability and scalability: low-temperature fabrication for environmental and health monitoring

RSC Appl. Polym., 2026, 4,861-891
DOI: 10.1039/D5LP00385G, Review Article

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Suvitha S. Kumar, Berly Robert, Sreeram K. Kalpathy, Tiju Thomas
Polymer-based sensors fabricated at low-temperatures enable scalable, IoT-ready monitoring while reducing energy and material waste, supporting the transition from Industry 4.0 smartification to Industry 5.0 sustainability.
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Bio-based vitrimers: chemistry, performance and applications

RSC Appl. Polym., 2026, 4,892-922
DOI: 10.1039/D5LP00408J, Review Article

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Edoardo Albertini, Sara Dalle Vacche, Alessandra Vitale
Recent advances in bio-based vitrimers are reviewed, linking renewable feedstocks to emerging applications in composites, packaging, additive manufacturing, adhesives, electronics and foams for sustainable thermoset design.
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Low band gap π-conjugated porous polymers as bifunctional photoelectrocatalysts for overall water splitting

RSC Appl. Polym., 2026, 4,1086-1099
DOI: 10.1039/D5LP00398A, Paper

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Bantumelli Prachuritha, Pranav Utpalla, Dasari Sai Hemanth Kumar, Krishnamurthi Muralidharan
We have used conjugated microporous polymers (CMPs) as bifunctional catalyst for HER/OER/OWSR.
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Systematic investigation of urea containing sidechains in electrochromic ProDOT and EDOT copolymers

RSC Appl. Polym., 2026, 4,1075-1085
DOI: 10.1039/D5LP00413F, Paper

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Md Mahmudul Hasan, Raul S. Ramos, Kavish Saini, Md Shahjahan Mahmud, Ashley Morales, Adrian Bocanegra Richarte, Michael Lyubchenko, Sreeprasad T. Sreenivasan, Yirong Lin, Robert M. Pankow
A series of ProDOT and EDOT copolymers with varied alkyl substituents and urea or phthalimide functional groups are systematically investigated to determine how the sidechain and functional group identity influence the electrochromic switching.
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Preparation and application of piperidinium-functionalized cross-linked polynorbornene-based anion-exchange membranes

RSC Appl. Polym., 2026, 4,943-951
DOI: 10.1039/D6LP00002A, Communication

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Haixia Zhang, Yubing Xiao, Hesong Guo, Xiang Li, Yu Wang, Wei You
Combining piperidinium cations and dithiol-cross-linked polynorbornene backbones gives rise to anion-exchange membranes with excellent durability.
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Mechanical and interfacial properties of zwitterionic hydrogels via a high-entanglement network design: a study of monomer and crosslinker synergy

RSC Appl. Polym., 2026, 4,1061-1074
DOI: 10.1039/D6LP00019C, Paper

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Ying-Chieh Chuang, Kang-Ting Huang, Jin-Jia Hu, Chun-Jen Huang
A comprehensive investigation into the design of robust zwitterionic hydrogels by leveraging high chain entanglement and the optimal synergy between monomers and crosslinkers.
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Model-based optimization of properties of post-consumer recycled PP/PE blends via compatibilization

RSC Appl. Polym., 2026, 4,1042-1060
DOI: 10.1039/D5LP00321K, Paper

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Sixtus O. Nzeh, David O. Kazmer, Margaret J. SobkowiczKline, Thao D. Nguyen, David C. Elbert
Model-guided compatibilization of post-consumer rPP/rPE blend enables smooth film extrusion with simultaneous gains in strength and ductility.
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Toward sustainable SLA 3D printing: glycerol-based 1,3-diether-2-methacrylates with solvent capability for in situ polymer blend formation

RSC Appl. Polym., 2026, 4,1028-1041
DOI: 10.1039/D6LP00005C, Paper

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Zahra Sekhavat Pour, Pravin S. Shinde, Jun Wang, Mustapha Iddrisu, Tibor Szilvási, Jason E. Bara
The design of methacrylate monomers with glycerol skeletons enables thermoplastics to be readily incorporated into 3D printing resins as a means of modifying properties and expanding applications for utilizing waste plastics.
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Design of tuneable, biocompatible anionic polymers by L-norvaline amino acid post-polymerisation modification of pentafluorophenyl acrylate copolymers

RSC Appl. Polym., 2026, 4,964-983
DOI: 10.1039/D5LP00376H, Paper

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Michael Ringleb, Michael Streiber, Theresa M. Lutz, Lena Rother, Elisa-Maria Bachinger, Jonas De Breuck, Christopher Kuenneth, Ulrich S. Schubert, Stefan Zechel, Anja Traeger, Meike N. Leiske
PFPA copolymers were modified with L-norvaline to tune the hydrophobicity. The resulting biocompatible, non-haemolytic polyanions associated with mammalian cells in the investigated cases, highlighting their potential for delivery applications.
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Standalone 3-D piezoelectric polymer–ceramic foam for efficient energy harvesting

RSC Appl. Polym., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6LP00034G, Paper

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Alekhika Tripathy, Jyoti Prakash Das, Balasubramaniam Saravanakumar, Sang Jae Kim, Ananthakumar Ramadoss
A simple, scalable method produced a flexible, lightweight, lead-free ceramic–polymer composite foam. The device showed enhanced piezoelectric output, while its 3D interconnected structure enabled efficient load transfer. Running sports man by Mariia Vasilenko via Dreamstime.com.
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Sustainable barrier coatings for food packaging with a built-in, redox-activated trigger for surface hydrophilization

RSC Appl. Polym., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6LP00059B, Paper

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Xiong Xiong, Sulari Anthony, Juliane Eberhardt, Sabine Rosenfeldt, Daniel Friedrich, Stefan Peiffer, Johannes C. Brendel, Tillmann Lueders, Josef Breu
Redox-programmable vermiculite/polythioether coatings on PLA deliver strong oxygen and water-vapour barriers, while Fe-driven ROS chemistry induces post-use sulfur oxidation and hydrophilization, promoting environmental accessibility.
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Methacrylated gelatin-based conductive self-healing hydrogels: a dual-scale approach for micro- and macro-sized soft materials

RSC Appl. Polym., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5LP00406C, Paper

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Didem Aycan, Maria Regato-Herbella, Fereydoon Taheri, Angeles De la Cruz-García, Sebastian Weber, Neslihan Alemdar, Christine Selhuber-Unkel
Multifunctional GelMa/PANI–AgNP hydrogels exhibiting electrical conductivity, self-healing and cytocompatibility were developed. While macro-scale properties were systematically characterized, micro-scale fabrication feasibility was demonstrated.
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