Researchers Create Gel That Can Self-Heal Like Human Skin
Sunday, March 9, 2025 - 16:59
in Physics & Chemistry
Until now, artificial gels have either managed to replicate either the high stiffness or natural skin's self-healing properties, but not both. Now, researchers have developed a hydrogel with a unique structure that overcomes these limitations, opening the door to applications such as drug delivery, wound healing, soft robotics sensors and artificial skin.