Tag: Hydrogels

4D-Printed Smart Materials for Water Treatment: A Revolutionary Approach to Clean Water   Introduction   In the face of escalating water shortages and contamination issues globally, innovative technologies are urgently needed to ensure a sustainable supply of clean water. Among the emerging solutions, 4D printing of smart materials stands out as a groundbreaking advance in […]

Photonic Crystal Hydrogel Sensors: Merging Photonics and Soft Robotics for Revolutionary Sensing Technology   The evolution of sensor technology has always been at the heart of advances in science, technology, and engineering. From traditional mechanical sensors to sophisticated electronic and optical devices, the quest to achieve more precise, robust, and versatile sensing mechanisms has driven […]

Introduction Water scarcity is becoming a major global problem as the world’s population continues to grow and climate change affects water availability. As a result, there is an increasing need for new and innovative technologies to treat water and make it safe for consumption. Thermally responsive hydrogels are one such technology that shows great promise […]

Water scarcity is a growing concern around the world, with nearly 1 billion people lacking access to clean and safe drinking water. As the global population continues to increase, the demand for fresh water is only expected to rise. This has led to the development of innovative water purification technologies, such as hydrogel-based water purification […]