This cutting-edge nanocomposite hydrogel combines alginate, temperature-sensitive polymer poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM), and NIR-II-responsive carbon nanotubes (CNTs), where alginate and ...

A research team from Aalto University and the University of Bayreuth has now overcome this limitation. They have developed a hydrogel with a unique structure that combines strength and self-repair, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Researchers from Aalto University and the University of Bayreuth have unveiled a groundbreaking self-healing hydrogel that mimics human skin. This cutting-edge material repairs itself up to 90% in ...

Creative Commons (CC): This is a Creative Commons license. Attribution (BY): Credit must be given to the creator. We developed a three-dimensional (3D) polyglycerol–poly(ethylene glycol)-based ...

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.

A major milestone in materials science has been achieved after the development of a self-healing, flexible, and strong hydrogel. This milestone opens a window to newer possibilities in the fields ...

Now, a team of researchers has developed a hydrogel with a unique structure that overcomes earlier limitations, opening the door to applications such as drug delivery, wound healing, soft robotics ...

Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan Institute of Polymer Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan ...