2024年4月23日 · These closed twisted ribbon hydrogels are further applied to execute specific tasks in aqueous environments, such as collecting plastic balls, climbing a vertical rod, and transporting objects. This work presents new design principle for autonomous hydrogel robots by benefiting from material response and topology geometry, which may be ...

There are two suggested mechanisms behind physical hydrogel formation, the first one being the gelation of nanofibrous peptide assemblies, usually observed for oligopeptide precursors. The precursors self-assemble into fibers, tapes, tubes, or ribbons that …

2024年2月24日 · Here, we report the molecular design of structurally homogenous hydrogels containing simultaneously two spiropyrans that exhibit self-regulated transient deformation reversal when subjected to...

2023年11月28日 · Hydrogel ribbons are thin, elongated structures made of hydrogel materials with a ribbon-like morphology. They are commonly engineered for various applications in biomedicine, tissue engineering, drug delivery, and diagnostics , capitalizing on their capacity to encapsulate and release substances, mimic natural tissues, and interact with ...

2024年5月2日 · Reported here are a series of closed twisted ribbon robots, which exhibit self‐sustained flipping and rotation under constant light irradiation. Both Möbius strip and Seifert ribbon robots are...

2017年3月3日 · In this work we report helix reversal of a microscopic poly ( N -isopropylacrylamide) hydrogel ribbon, poly (NIPAm), coated by a thin gold layer and affected by the volume phase transition.

This work presents new design principle for autonomous hydrogel robots by benefiting from material response and topology geometry, which may be inspirative for the robotics community.

2020年6月19日 · Alginate hydrogels have shown great promise for applications in wound dressings, drug delivery, and tissue engineering. Here, we report the fabrication, rheological properties, and dynamics of a multicomponent hydrogel

2024年4月23日 · These closed twisted ribbon hydrogels are further applied to execute specific tasks in aqueous environments, such as collecting plastic balls, climbing a vertical rod, and transporting objects. This work presents new design principle for autonomous hydrogel robots by benefiting from material response and topology geometry, which might be ...

2024年12月9日 · Hydrogel is a 3D network of hydrophilic polymer material that quickly absorbs and retains water (or other fluid). As an incredibly versatile and environmentally sensitive material, hydrogel is multi-functional across various industries. …