New Hydrogel Material Allows Atmospheric Water Harvesting; Device Could Provide Refreshment in Desert Environments

Medicine & Technology Sep 22, 2023

A new water-harvesting equipment has been developed that will surely be helpful in the desert. Continue reading to learn more about the hydrogel atmospheric water harvesting device.

Regulating Locomotion of Hydrogel Using Light and Electric Fields Holds Key in Developing Autonomous Materials

Aug 23, 2023

A team of researchers discovered that by using light and electric fields, the movements of hydrogels can be controlled, with the potential to perform a wide range of functions. Find out more about it in this article.

Hydrogel-Coated 'Smart' Sutures Can Hold Tissues in Place, Detect Inflammation and Release Drugs

May 22, 2023

Engineers have developed "smart" sutures that detect inflammation and deliver drugs, improving tissue healing and treatment. Read the article to learn more about it.

Newly Developed Hydrogel Proven To Eliminate Traces of Cancer After Successful Brain Surgery in Mice

May 06, 2023

Traces of cancer can finally be eliminated after brain surgery in mice with the use of a newly developed hydrogel, giving hope for cancer treatment in humans. Read the article to learn more.

Alternative Energy: Novel Nanocomposite Hydrogel Could Help With Hydrogen Mass Production

Apr 29, 2023

The novel hydrogen platform exhibited high performance and scalability. Read to learn more.

Hydrogel Materials Shrinks to Three-Dimensional Electronic Nanostructure Using Ultrafast Laser Patterning

Jan 19, 2023

A novel nanotechnology can shrink hydrogel materials into 3D electronic nanostructure using ultrafast lasers. Read on to know more about this news!

Nanoengineered Granular Hydrogel Bioink Achieves Previously Unattained Properties of 3D-Printed Biomaterials

Aug 26, 2022

Researchers developed a granular hydrogel bioink that uses microgels to achieve previous limitations of 3D-bioprinting. Check it out in this article.

Lobster Underbellies Inspired MIT Engineers to Make Better Hydrogel for Artificial Tendons

Apr 26, 2021

MIT engineers used the architecture of lobster underbellies to make a tough and stretchy hydrogel for artificial tendons, ligaments, and cartilage.

Researchers Discover How to Prolong the Lifespan of Organoids

Sep 17, 2020

Organoid technology have allowed scientists to grow 3D tissue structures similar to organs like the heart and lungs. This is the first time that researchers have developed mini-intestine organoids that carry out multiple intestinal functions due to its extended lifespan.

Scientists Develop Injectable Hydrogels to Boost Vaccine Efficacy

Sep 17, 2020

Researchers from Stanford University develop injectable hydrogels to prolong the release of vaccines in the body and boost the immune system. Mayo Clinic researchers also developed another type of injectable hydrogels for injuries involving blood vessels.

Hydrogels Are Discovered to Be 'Similar to Humans' With Memory Functions

Jul 28, 2020

A team from Hokkaido University discover how hydrogels can remember and forget in a similar way that humans retain memory. Similar to humans, intensity, learning time, and environment impact the 'memory' of hydrogels.

Engineers Use Live Bacteria to Create Bio-Responsive 3-D Prints for Varied Purposes

Jan 22, 2020

Innovative and cutting-edge technology using hydrogel is now given a newly developed application. Instead of silicon and chips, they created bio-responsive 3-D prints that look like a print or a tattoo.

New Protein Hydrogel to Be the First Biocompatible Thermo-Responsive Drug Delivery Aid

Sep 20, 2019

The drug delivery system could be retained in the body for up to two weeks, allowing for sustained release of drugs where needed.

Clay: Material of Construction, Biomaterial as Well

Aug 24, 2019

Clay and hydrogel together create a nanomaterial hybrid that enhances the delivery of cells and regeneration of originally nonhealing bones.

Blindness to be prevented through a hydrogel contact lens

Mar 13, 2019

Scientists discover that blindness can be prevented through a contact lens made of hydrogel