This review explores the advancements and applications of β-hairpin peptide hydrogels, starting from the paradigmatic case of MAX1 and its highly versatile analogue MAX8. MAX1 (H-VKVKVKVKVDPPTKVKVKVKV-NH2) has been identified as the first synthe...
Conductive hydrogels that simultaneously exhibit high mechanical robustness, reliable electrical conductivity, and interfacial adhesion are highly desirable for flexible sensing applications; however, achieving these properties in a single system rem...
Cancer remains one of the most prominent global health concerns, posing a substantial threat to public health. Millions of people die from cancer each year, and many cancer types remain incurable at present. Conventional cancer treatments, including...
Cleaning historical silk textiles is a particularly sensitive operation that requires precise control to prevent mechanical or chemical damage. In this study, we investigate using flexible PVA–borax-based gels to remove soot from silk, i.e., po...
Multifunctional wound dressings integrating moisture retention, antibacterial activity, and bioactive delivery are in demand, yet balancing structural stability and functional synergy in polysaccharide hydrogels remains a challenge. This study focuse...
Needle-free injection (NFI) technology is a promising alternative to conventional syringe injection, as it mitigates needle-related complications and enhances patient compliance. However, achieving the controlled and efficient dispersion of larger-vo...
Starches play a crucial role in determining the expansion, texture, and structural development of extruded meat analogs through their gelatinization behavior and interactions with proteins. In this study, corn, pea, tapioca, sweet potato, and potato...
A biomimetic cartilage scaffold featuring a continuous hydroxyapatite (HA) concentration gradient and a spatially curved architecture was developed using a dual-channel mixing extrusion-based 3D printing approach. By dynamically regulating the feedin...
Substrate stiffness critically regulates osteogenic differentiation, yet systematic identification of optimal mechanical conditions in three-dimensional culture remains limited. This study investigated how hydroxyapatite (HAp)-mediated mechanical mod...
Mechanical loading is a central cue in periodontal tissues, where compression of the periodontal ligament guides remodeling and orthodontic tooth movement (OTM). However, most mechanobiology studies have used two-dimensional cultures with poorly defi...
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