Overcoming limitations of hydrogel actuators with graphene microtubes
Date | 13th, Oct 2023 |
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Source | Nanowerk - Nanotechnology Websites |
DESCRIPTION
Researchers incorporate graphene microtubes into hydrogel actuators, achieving up to 400% faster response and 4000% higher stress without sacrificing strength. The nanoengineered hydrogels enable untethered light and electrical control, overcoming key limitations to expand possibilities in soft robotics and biomedical devices.