Hydrogels are among the most widely studied biomaterials in modern drug delivery research. Their high hydrophilicity, ...
Scientists are testing a new kind of medical implant that could help babies born with a rare heart condition called hypoplastic left heart syndrome. They used light-sensitive hydrogels to create a ...
3D printed hydrogel microcilia exhibit rapid motion and durability, establishing a foundation for advanced microscale fluid ...
Scientists have developed an injectable or catheter-administered hydrogel with enhanced capabilities for treating hepatocellular carcinoma, a deadly form of liver cancer. This drug-eluting hydrogel ...
Hydrogels, soft and water-rich materials, have long fascinated researchers because of their potential in medical and technological applications. However, despite their promise, most artificial ...
An international team of researchers has embedded gold nanorods in hydrogels that can be processed through 3D printing to create structures that contract when exposed to light -- and expand again when ...
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What is a Hydrogel and What is it Used For?
Advances in materials science are transforming medicine, engineering, and environmental technology. Among the most promising innovations are hydrogels—highly absorbent polymer networks with ...
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