Researchers from the Institute of Polymer Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, have developed a smart gel ...

What are hydrogels, and what are they used for? These water-absorbing polymer networks have applications in drug delivery, wound healing, biosensors, and energy storage. Learn how researchers are ...

Researchers have developed a nanocomposie hydrogel that responds to multiple stimuli for precise drug release.

Hydrogels, soft and water-rich materials, have long fascinated researchers because of their potential in medical and technological applications. However, despite their promise, most artificial ...

Meniscus tears are common knee injuries that have long frustrated patients and doctors due to limited repair options.

Now, a team of researchers from Aalto University and the University of Bayreuth are the first to develop a hydrogel with a unique structure that overcomes earlier limitations, opening the door to ...

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IIT-G) and the Bose Institute, Kolkata have developed an advanced injectable hydrogel for localised cancer treatment. A statement ...

The hydrogel has a unique structure, making it the first to combine strength and flexibility with self-healing capabilities. We all encounter gels in daily life – from the soft, sticky ...

"We developed a hydrogel that can be adjusted based on ... cellular components from the cow tissue while preserving its structural framework. This "decellularization" process reduces the risk ...

The molecular functionalized biomass hydrogel developed by the research team acts as an adsorbent that captures moisture from the air and can be extracted as a liquid by applying mild heat.