Efficient and scalable moisture-electric generators made from ionic hydrogel
Schematic and electric output characteristics of IHMEG. a) The structure of one…
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New hydrogel actuator allows soft robots to move over rough terrain
The adaptive evolution and all-terrain locomotion of the PNIPAm sponge. Credit:…
Incorporating nanoparticles into a porous hydrogel to propel an aquabot with minimal voltage
Insect-scale untethered soft aquabots by WNE-coated hydrogel actuators. (A) Schematic…
Hydrogel glass: a novel glass design for energy saving in buildings
Structure design and working principle of the hydrogel-glass. Credit: Jia Fu et al…
New Gel-Based Artificial Cartilage Might Eliminate the Need for Total Knee Replacement
Knee pain is one of the most rampant health issues for many. This pain stems from the wear and tear of the cartilage in a medical condition called…
New Gel-Based Artificial Cartilage Might Help Avoid Total Knee Replacement
Knee pain is one of the most rampant health issues for many. This pain stems from the wear and tear of the cartilage in a medical condition called…
Hydrogel-Based Armour Developed for Worms to Carry Cancer Drugs to Tumours
Scientists have discovered how to fit worms in hydrogel suits that allow them to carry cancer drugs to tumours. Researchers from Osaka University found that…
New natural hydrogel inks for digital light processing 3D printing
Credit: Cafiso et al.
Researchers at Politecnico di Torino,…
Combining turgor design and electro-osmosis to create strong and fast hydrogel actuators
Rapid construction of underwater structures. Credit: Science (2022). DOI:…
This Super Jelly Is 80 Percent Water but Even an Elephant Can’t Squash It
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have invented a soft, jelly-like material that can endure the equivalent of an elephant standing on it and not…