“We use synthetic hydrogel nanoparticles that respond to temperature,” says Hoshino. “They’re much cheaper and more stable than using a protein.” Hydrogels are composed of crosslinked ...

Injectable hydrogel uses dual mechanisms for customizable drug release, achieving burst, linear, or delayed patterns over two weeks, with potential to reduce injection frequency.

Researchers have developed innovative hydrogels that mimic photosynthesis to produce hydrogen from sunlight and water.

Nanoparticle formation and cavity shape can be controlled by adding templates. Templates are particles with bonds that enable the formation of certain forms and sizes. Sol-gel syntheses (production of ...

Scientists mimic photosynthesis with a new hydrogel to produce hydrogen using sunlight, promising cleaner energy solutions.

Polymer-based hydrogel nanosensors have been developed ... A large fraction of these polymeric nanoparticles are based on polyacrylamide (PAA) owing to its excellent properties such as nontoxicity ...

Scientists design bioinspired hydrogels that mimic plant photosynthesis for clean hydrogen energy production. A new hydrogel ...

The hydrogels are packed with functional molecules, such as ruthenium complexes and platinum nanoparticles, which work together to simulate the natural process of photosynthesis. "The biggest ...

The proximity of molecules within the polymer promotes smoother electron transfer, resulting in higher quantum efficiency of ...

Research on bioinspired hydrogels reveals their potential in artificial photosynthesis, addressing water-splitting challenges ...