However, despite their promise, most artificial hydrogels have lacked the ability to combine high stiffness with self-healing properties. Now, researchers from Aalto University and the University ...

A new stretchable hydrogel battery can withstand extreme conditions and still operate effectively, scientists say.

A pioneering lithium-ion battery that can stretch, self-repair after being cut, and maintain power output under extreme ...

The battery built by his team endured 500 complete charge cycles—about as many as the batteries in most smartphones are ...

A team led by UC Berkley scientists have developed a flexible lithium-ion battery that withstands stabs, bends, and stretches ...

For electrolytes, innovative self-healing materials—ranging from gel-based polymers to solid-state structures—have been developed to restore ionic conductivity and prevent short circuits.

In a mouse model, they found that the hydrogel was self-healing, meaning it liquefied under mechanical stress and then instantly reformed. This self-healing property ensured long-lasting ...

Polysiloxane materials, such as polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)-based elastomers, exhibit a self-healing capability by the introduction of silanolate (Si–O –) groups. This ability stems from their ...

The dynamic connections between alginate and CNTs contribute to the stability of the gel while offering valuable features like self-healing and injectability, ideal for minimally invasive medical ...