Hydrogels are polymer networks infiltrated with water. Many biological hydrogels in animal
bodies such as muscles, heart valves, cartilages, and tendons possess extreme mechanical …

Hydrogels are hydrophilic polymer materials that can swell but are insoluble in water.
Hydrogels can be synthesized with synthetic or natural polymers, but natural polymers are …

Water management is rapidly becoming one of the most pressing issues facing all countries
in semi-arid and arid parts of the world. Global water consumption is predicted to increase …

Abstract 3D printing alias additive manufacturing can transform 3D virtual models created by
computer-aided design (CAD) into physical 3D objects in a layer-by-layer manner …

The smart combination of agriculture and other sciences can greatly reduce the limits of
fertilizer use. Chitosan is a linear amino polysaccharide with a rigid structure which has …

In this work, a novel synthesis strategy of sodium alginate/carboxymethyl chitosan hydrogel
beads promoted by hydrogen bond was described. The beads were prepared by drop** …

Natural polysaccharides are being studied for their biocompatibility, biodegradability, low
toxicity, and low cost in the fabrication of various hydrogel devices. However, due to their …

Superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) play important roles in our daily life, as they are applied in
products for hygiene, agriculture, construction, etc. The most successful commercially used …

With the advent of the era of intelligence, countless small electronic devices are required to
be continuously powered, which poses a serious challenge to energy supply and …

Nanocellulose hydrogels are highly hydrated porous cellulosic soft materials with good
mechanical properties. These cellulose-based gels can be produced from bacterial or plant …