Biomimetic 4D‐Printed Breathing Hydrogel Actuators by Nanothylakoid and Thermoresponsive Polymer Networks
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202105544
Abstract: Shape‐morphing actuators, which can breathe with the accompany of morphology changes to mimic botanical events, are challenging to fabricate with soft hydrogel materials. Herein, 4D printed‐smart hydrogel actuators are reported that can not only dynamically… read more here.
Keywords: thermoresponsive polymer; hydrogel actuators; printed breathing; biomimetic printed ... See more keywords
High‐Performance Organohydrogel Artificial Muscle with Compartmentalized Anisotropic Actuation Under Microdomain Confinement
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202202193
Abstract: Current hydrogel actuators mostly suffer from weak actuation strength and low responsive speed owing to their solvent diffusion‐induced volume change mechanism. Here a skeletal muscle‐inspired organohydrogel actuator is reported in which solvents are confined in… read more here.
Keywords: organohydrogel actuator; solvent diffusion; hydrogel actuators; muscle ... See more keywords
Gastrointestinal peristalsis-inspired hydrogel actuators for NIR-controlled transport of viscous liquids.
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202212149
Abstract: Liquid transportation is fundamentally important in microfluidics, water collection, biosensing and printing, and has attracted enormous research interest in the past decades. However, despite substantial progress, it remains a big challenge to achieve the controlled… read more here.
Keywords: controlled transport; hydrogel actuators; viscous liquids; gastrointestinal peristalsis ... See more keywords
Photothermal Surface Plasmon Resonance and Interband Transition‐Enhanced Nanocomposite Hydrogel Actuators with Hand‐Like Dynamic Manipulation
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DOI: 10.1002/adom.201700442
Abstract: Hydrogel actuators represent a powerful tool due to their ability to capture, move, and be manipulated, which has applications in diverse fields. The development of hydrogel actuators capable of localized movement, where only a part… read more here.
Keywords: hand like; hydrogel; hydrogel actuators; surface plasmon ... See more keywords
Recent Progress in Biomimetic Anisotropic Hydrogel Actuators
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DOI: 10.1002/advs.201801584
Abstract: Abstract Polymeric hydrogel actuators refer to intelligent stimuli‐responsive hydrogels that could reversibly deform upon the trigger of various external stimuli. They have thus aroused tremendous attention and shown promising applications in many fields including soft… read more here.
Keywords: hydrogel; progress biomimetic; hydrogel actuators; recent progress ... See more keywords
Light‐Fueled Hydrogel Actuators with Controlled Deformation and Photocatalytic Activity
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DOI: 10.1002/advs.202204730
Abstract: Hydrogel actuators have shown great promise in underwater robotic applications as they can generate controllable shape transformations upon stimulation due to their ability to absorb and release water reversibly. Herein, a photoresponsive anisotropic hydrogel actuator… read more here.
Keywords: light fueled; controlled deformation; hydrogel actuators; actuators controlled ... See more keywords
Robust and rapid responsive organic-inorganic hybrid bilayer hydrogel actuators with silicon nanoparticles as the cross-linker
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DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2021.123863
Abstract: Abstract Hydrogel actuators belong to a type of smart soft materials which can take place anisotropic thrust and/or displacement under various environmental stimuli including thermal, light, pH, humidity etc. Robust strength and rapid response are… read more here.
Keywords: hydrogel actuators; silicon nanoparticles; cross linker; hydrogel ... See more keywords
Precisely Controlling the Output Force of Hydrogel Actuator Based on Thermodynamic Nonequilibrium Temporary Deformation.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c13160
Abstract: Self-shaping hydrogel actuators have promising applications in various fields. However, one hydrogel actuator can generally access only one specifically predefined deformation and output force, which are determined by its thermodynamic equilibrium swelling state under external… read more here.
Keywords: hydrogel actuators; deformation; output force; hydrogel ... See more keywords
Supramolecular Assembly of Shape Memory and Actuating Hydrogels for Programmable Shape Transformation.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c21941
Abstract: The deformable diversity of organisms in nature has inspired the development of bionic hydrogel actuators. However, the anisotropic structures of hydrogel actuators cannot be altered after the fabrication process, which restricts hydrogel actuators to provide… read more here.
Keywords: hydrogel actuators; anisotropic structures; assembly shape; shape memory ... See more keywords
Near-Infrared Light-Driven Shape-Programmable Hydrogel Actuators Loaded with Metal-Organic Frameworks.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c24702
Abstract: Shape-programmable hydrogel-based soft actuators that can adaptively respond to external stimuli are of paramount significance for the development of bioinspired aquatic smart soft robots. Herein, we report the design and synthesis of near-infrared (NIR) light-driven… read more here.
Keywords: programmable hydrogel; hydrogel actuators; light driven; shape programmable ... See more keywords
Light-Guided Growth of Gradient Hydrogels with Programmable Geometries and Thermally Responsive Actuations.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c04679
Abstract: Hydrogel actuators have gained considerable interest and experienced significant advancements in recent years. However, the programming of their actuating behaviors is still challenging. Herein, we report the development and regulation of gradient structures of hydrogels… read more here.
Keywords: hydrogel actuators; light guided; guided growth; gradient ... See more keywords