Advanced Materials
Articles in this Issue
Molecularly Functionalized Biomass Hydrogels for Sustainable Atmospheric Water Harvesting
Abstract Atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) offers a promising pathway to alleviate global water scarcity, highlighting the need for environmentally responsible...
Exploring Nature's Toolbox: The Role of Biopolymers in Sustainable Materials Science
Biopolymeric Gels: Advancements in Sustainable Multifunctional Materials
Abstract With the growing emphasis on building a global sustainable community, biopolymeric gels have emerged as a promising platform for environmentally friendly and sustainable app...
Biopolymer based Fibrous Aggregate Materials for Diagnosis and Treatment: Design, Manufacturing, and Applications
Abstract Biopolymer‐based fibrous aggregate materials (BFAMs) have gained increasing attention in biomedicine due to their excellent biocompatibility, processability, biodegradabilit...
Functional Biomaterials Derived from Protein Liquid–Liquid Phase Separation and Liquid‐to‐Solid Transition
Abstract Protein phase transitions play a vital role in both cellular functions and pathogenesis. Dispersed proteins can undergo liquid–liquid phase separation to form condensates, a...
Sustainable Smart Packaging from Protein Nanofibrils (Adv. Mater. 22/2025)
Bio‐Based Elastomers: Design, Properties, and Biomedical Applications
Abstract To reduce carbon footprint and human dependence on fossil fuels, the field of bio‐based polymers has undergone explosive growth in recent years. Among them, bio‐based elasto...
Living Fiber Dispersions from Mycelium as a New Sustainable Platform for Advanced Materials (Adv. Mater. 22/2025)
The Structure‐Mechanics Relationship of Bamboo‐Epidermis and Inspired Composite Design by Artificial Intelligence (Adv. Mater. 22/2025)
An Implantable and Degradable Silk Sericin Protein Film Energy Harvester for Next‐Generation Cardiovascular Electronic Devices
Abstract Current cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) face a pressing clinical need for the development of battery‐free, biodegradable, and bioc...
Data Readout Techniques for DNA‐Based Information Storage
Abstract DNA is a natural chemical substrate that carries genetic information, which also serves as a powerful toolkit for storing digital data. Compared to traditional storage media...
Nanocellulose‐Derived Hierarchical Carbon Framework‐Supported P‐Doped MoO <sub>2</sub> Nanoparticles for Optimizing Redox Kinetics in Lithium–Sulfur Batteries (Adv. Mater. 22/2025)
An Implantable and Degradable Silk Sericin Protein Film Energy Harvester for Next‐Generation Cardiovascular Electronic Devices (Adv. Mater. 22/2025)
Engineered Living Systems Based on Gelatin: Design, Manufacturing, and Applications
Abstract Engineered living systems (ELSs) represent purpose‐driven assemblies of living components, encompassing cells, biomaterials, and active agents, intricately designed to fulfi...
Bioinspired Nanochitin‐Based Porous Constructs for Light‐Driven Whole‐Cell Biotransformations
Abstract Solid‐state photosynthetic cell factories (SSPCFs) are a new production concept that leverages the innate photosynthetic abilities of microbes to drive the production of val...
Biopolymer‐Based Flame Retardants and Flame‐Retardant Materials
Abstract Polymeric materials featuring excellent flame retardancy are essential for applications requiring high levels of fire safety, while those based on biopolymers are highly fav...
Wood and Cellulose: the Most Sustainable Advanced Materials for Past, Present, and Future Civilizations
Abstract Wood, with its constituent building block cellulose, is by far the most common biomaterial on the planet and has been the most important material used by humans to establish...
Autonomous Bioelectronic Devices Based on Silk Fibroin
Abstract The development of autonomous bioelectronic devices capable of dynamically adapting to changing biological environments represents a significant advancement in healthcare an...
Nanocellulose‐Derived Hierarchical Carbon Framework‐Supported P‐Doped MoO <sub>2</sub> Nanoparticles for Optimizing Redox Kinetics in Lithium–Sulfur Batteries
Abstract The integration of nanocatalysts into the separators of lithium–sulfur batteries (LSBs) boosts the polysulfide conversion efficiency. However, the aggre...
Environmental Sustainability of Natural Biopolymer‐Based Electrolytes for Lithium Ion Battery Applications
Abstract Biopolymer based electrolytes can overcome current performance limitations of lithium‐ion batteries (LIBs). Biopolymers enable electrolytes with high ionic conductivities an...
A Bio‐Inspired Perspective on Materials Sustainability
Abstract The article explores materials sustainability through a bio‐inspired lens and discusses paradigms that can reshape the understanding of material synthesis, processing, and u...
Living Fiber Dispersions from Mycelium as a New Sustainable Platform for Advanced Materials
Abstract Functional biopolymeric fibers are key building blocks for developing sustainable materials within the growing bioeconomy. However, their flexible use in emerging advanced m...
Hierarchical Engineering for Biopolymer‐based Hydrogels with Tailored Property and Functionality
Abstract Biopolymer‐based hydrogels offer versatility in biomedical engineering due to their abundance, biocompatibility, tailorable properties, and environmental responsiveness. Rea...
Spray‐Assisted Fabrication of Cellulose Photonic Pigments on Superhydrophobic Surfaces
Abstract Photonic pigments, especially those based on naturally‐derived building blocks like cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), are emerging as a promising sustainable alternative to abs...
Biopolymer‐Derived Carbon Materials for Wearable Electronics
Abstract Advanced carbon materials are widely utilized in wearable electronics. Nevertheless, the production of carbon materials from fossil‐based sources raised concerns regarding t...