Weaving-inspired topological design merges conventional polyurethane and epoxy polymers into a single, entangled network with enhanced mechanical performance and tunable properties that surpass traditional blending or supramolecular strategies.
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Yang, R., Zhang, L. Bound to entangle. Nat. Mater. 25, 10–12 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41563-025-02437-x
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