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Firefighting ApplicationsIn their Research Article (DOI: 10.1002/adma.202508606), Sheng Wang, Liping Gong, and co?workers report a nacre?mimetic self?assembly strategy aimed at enhancing the flame and impact resistance of aramid composites. The integration of hydrogen bonding and boron?oxygen crosslinking strengthens interfacial interactions, resulting in mechanical properties that surpass those of many advanced fabrics. This approach holds significant potential for improving fabrics used in firefighting applications.