A strategy inspired by the process responsible for muscle growth could lead to the development of stronger, longer-lasting materials. This video shows the application of force via stretching on the hydrogels, and also outlines the overall procedures and aims of the research. (Copyright ...
Our team of Hokkaido University scientists has succeeded in creating “fiber-reinforced soft composites,” or tough hydrogels combined with woven fiber fabric. These fabrics are highly flexible, tougher than metals, and have a wide range of potential applications. The newly developed fi ...