Foreword to the focus issue: cutting-edge chemistry and physics of soft materials

Shintaro Nakagawa; Koki Sano

doi:10.1080/14686996.2026.2702249

July 23, 2026Science and Technology of Advanced MaterialsOpen Access

Foreword to the focus issue: cutting-edge chemistry and physics of soft materials

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This focus issue aims to highlight recent developments in the chemistry and physics of soft materials.
Exploration of various soft materials including fiber, fabric, and leather.
Discussion of the historical and contemporary applications of these materials.
Assessment of the physical and chemical properties that define soft materials.
Demonstrates the versatility and significance of soft materials in numerous applications.
Identifies key advancements in understanding the properties of soft materials.
Explores the historical usage and evolution of soft materials in technology.

Implication

Focus issue examines advancements in soft materials, revealing their historical and modern significance.

Abstract

Soft materials science is a relatively young research field in materials science. Human beings have used soft materials throughout history: natural materials such as fiber, fabric, leather, and woo...

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