Tag: Hydrogel

EnergyScience

Soft Hydrogel Drops Harvest Light for Sustained Energy Generation, Study Shows

A novel photoenergy harvesting system using ammonium molybdate soft hydrogel drops demonstrates remarkable voltage retention capabilities. The technology maintains electrical output long after light exposure ceases, potentially revolutionizing photoelectric applications.

Breakthrough in Photoelectric Energy Harvesting

Researchers have developed an innovative photoenergy harvesting system using ammonium molybdate soft hydrogel drops that reportedly maintains electrical output for extended periods after light removal, according to recent findings published in Light: Science & Applications. The Photoelectric Ammonium Molybdate-based Polymeric Hydrogel (PAPH) prototype demonstrates capabilities significantly different from traditional photovoltaic cells, sources indicate, with potential implications for sustainable energy and biomedical applications.

by Michael Turner
BiotechnologyInnovation

Fungal Bandages: Living Fungi Hydrogels Transform Wound Healing

Scientists are developing bandages from living fungi that could transform wound care. These bio-integrated hydrogels mimic human tissue structure and retain up to 83% water, offering promising applications in tissue regeneration and medical devices.

Living fungi could revolutionize wound healing through innovative bandages made from fungal hydrogels that mimic human tissue structure. Researchers at the University of Utah have discovered that Marquandomyces marquandii, a common soil mold, forms multilayered hydrogels capable of standing in for our own soft tissues. This breakthrough in hydrogel technology represents a significant advancement in biomedical materials that could transform how we approach tissue regeneration and wound care.

The Science Behind Fungal Hydrogels

by Jessica Moore P.E.