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Tough, Hydrophobic, Pressure-Resistant, and Self-Cleaning Underwater Engineering Materials Based on Copolymerization of Butadiene and Trifluoroethyl Methacrylate

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Photothermal synergistic antifouling and high-toughness hydrogel based on Ti3C2Tx-PEG for marine coatings

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Enhanced interface bonding of hydrophobic encapsulated hydrogel fibers by mechanical interlocking structure: Toward anti-drying and anti-swelling strain sensors

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Anti-freezing and conductive hydrogel with water-resistant properties for flexible underwater sensors

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High-Adhesive Hydrogel-Based Strain Sensor in the Clinical Diagnosis of Anterior Talofibular Ligament Sprain

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Continuous dual-network alginate hydrogel fibers with superior mechanical and electrical performance for flexible multi-functional sensors

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