The resulting photonic hydrogels exhibited impressive mechanical ... with potential uses in sustainable bioplastics, flexible electronic substrates, and smart photonic devices," said Prof.

As the hydrogel balls break down ... it could not only reduce the number of petrochemical-derived plastics but also bioplastics that are made from valuable resources such as sugar cane, corn ...

This electroactive polymer hydrogel "learned" to play Pong. Credit: Cell Reports Physical Science/Strong et al. "Our research shows that even very simple materials can exhibit complex, adaptive ...

Researchers at McGill University, in collaboration with Polytechnique Montréal, pioneered a new way to create hydrogels using ultrasound, eliminating the need for toxic chemical initiators.

Reversible switching Schematic illustrating the hard/soft transition of the hydrogel/NAAC composite. (Courtesy: CC BY 4.0/Int. J. Extrem. Manuf. 10.1088/2631-7990/adbd97) Complex hydrogel structures ...

Soft, flexible semiconductor The new material merges tissue-like properties of hydrogels and electronic functionalities of semiconductors, meeting all the criteria for next-generation bioelectronic ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Orthopedic researchers have developed a promising new nanoparticle ...

To better care for delicate marine artifacts, researchers have developed a new hydrogel that quickly neutralizes harmful acids and stabilized waterlogged wood from an 800-year-old shipwreck.