Scientists have engineered a lab-on-a-chip system capable of applying precisely controlled mechanical forces to biological materials that mimic the extracellular matrix.
A KAIST research team and collaborators revealed a newly developed hydrogel-based flexible brain-machine interface. To study the structure of the brain or to identify and treat neurological diseases, ...
The in-situ locked bubbles create an AirCell structure that lowers the gel's Young's modulus, allowing it to rapidly conform to skin deformations. A novel conductive hydrogel, termed AirCell Hydrogel ...
(Nanowerk Spotlight) Hydrogel materials show great promise for developing next-generation wearable sensors due to their flexibility, biocompatibility and tunable electrical properties. However, it ...
A dual-network hydrogel (PGEH) cross-linked via liquid metal induction was developed exhibiting remarkable mechanical properties and skin-temperature-triggered on-demand adhesion capabilities. The ...
The field of soft electronics has seen remarkable progress, with conductive hydrogels standing out as pivotal materials for stretchable electronic devices.
Advances in materials science are transforming medicine, engineering, and environmental technology. Among the most promising innovations are hydrogels—highly absorbent polymer networks with ...
To study the structure of the brain or to identify and treat neurological diseases, it is crucial to develop an interface that can stimulate the brain and detect its signals in real time. However, ...