Metallic self-healing materials exhibit the ability to repair cracks and defects through various mechanisms, such as shape memory effects, diffusion, or electrochemical reactions. Shape memory alloys, ...

This milestone opens a window to newer possibilities in the fields of wound healing, soft robotics, artificial skin, and drug ...

Until now, artificial gels have either managed to replicate high stiffness or natural skin's self-healing properties, but not both. Now, a team of researchers has developed a hydrogel with a unique ...

Researchers develop a stiff, self-healing hydrogel mimicking human skin. Applications include drug delivery, wound healing, & ...

Potholes are a constant source of frustration for drivers and a financial sinkhole for governments, demanding constant repairs and extensive labor. In recent years, researchers have been exploring the ...

Scientists have created a self-healing hydrogel that mimics human skin, offering a breakthrough solution for complete wound ...

According to the study, before this discovery, researchers had found ways to create a gel that either replicated the ...

We all encounter gels in daily life—from the soft, sticky substances you put in your hair to the jelly-like components in ...

Researchers have created a unique hydrogel that’s both tough and self-healing, thanks to nanosheet-enhanced polymer ...

Incorporating weak bonds that lay the groundwork for new networks allows tougher double-network hydrogels that recover from ...

Researchers created a novel hydrogel with enhanced mechanical properties and self-healing capabilities, potentially ...

We all encounter gels in daily life – from the soft, sticky substances you put in your hair, to the jelly-like components in ...