Themed collection Recent Review Articles

Polymers possess outstanding processability, high dielectric breakdown strength, and favorable mechanical properties; however, their dielectric properties deteriorate at extreme temperatures, posing a major challenge for energy-storage applications.

The study reviews self-healing in cement-based materials, focusing on microcapsule types, fabrication, performance, healing efficiency and applications to improve durability and support sustainable infrastructure.

Various methods for recycling high-performance fibers from thermoset-based composites.

Soft actuators are at the forefront of the innovation tide in medicine, manufacturing, and aerospace because they are able to mimic the behavior of biological tissue and adapt to complex, unstructured environments.

Recent advancements on hollow intrinsically conducting polymers, their composites and core–shell structured materials are reviewed for their applications in the field of electromagnetic interference shielding/microwave absorption, removal of metal ions/dyes and supercapacitor.

Stimuli-responsive hydrogels, activated by biological and external cues, hold promise for controlled drug release, moisture retention, and accelerated tissue regeneration. This review highlights their emerging role in advancing chronic wound therapy.

A critical review outlining fundamentals, challenges, and application of techniques for polymer additive analysis, and a framework for selecting and combining methods effectively.