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Ultra-robust hydrogels with adhesive properties developed using bamboo cellulose-based carbon nanomaterials

Innovative hydrogel shows potential for flexible electronics and wearable devices

2025-05-16
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Hydrogels have long been recognized for their potential in various applications, including tissue engineering, drug delivery, and wearable electronics. However, traditional hydrogels often lack the mechanical strength and durability needed for demanding applications. Now, researchers from Southwest Forestry University in China have developed an innovative solution using bamboo cellulose-based carbon nanomaterials (C-BCN) to create an ultra-robust hydrogel with remarkable properties.

The study, published in the Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts, details the process of creating the hydrogel. The researchers treated bamboo fibers with phthalic anhydride and then carbonized them to produce C-BCN. These nanomaterials were integrated into an acrylamide precursor solution to synthesize a conductive hydrogel (PAM-C-BCN) with exceptional mechanical properties. The hydrogel exhibited a fracture strength of 363 kPa, an elongation of 2,254%, a fracture energy of 30 kJ/m², and a toughness of 3.04 MJ/m³. Additionally, the hydrogel demonstrated high adhesion (up to 7.5 kPa on pigskin) and conductivity (0.21 S/m).

The researchers found that the C-BCN significantly enhanced the mechanical resilience and energy dissipation capabilities of the hydrogel. The nanomaterials formed strong interfacial interactions with the polyacrylamide (PAM) matrix, creating a densely interpenetrated network. This structure not only improved the hydrogel's mechanical properties but also provided excellent fatigue resistance and adhesion. The hydrogel's ability to restrain crack propagation was particularly noteworthy, making it highly suitable for applications requiring high mechanical performance.

The study's findings have significant implications for the development of flexible electronics and wearable devices. The PAM-C-BCN hydrogel's excellent mechanical properties, combined with its high conductivity and adhesion, make it a promising material for applications such as electronic skin, soft robotics, and strain sensors. The researchers suggest that further optimization of the C-BCN production process could enhance the hydrogel's performance even further.

See the article:

DOI

10.1016/j.jobab.2025.05.002

Original Source URL

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2369969825000349

Journal

Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts

 

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[Press-News.org] Ultra-robust hydrogels with adhesive properties developed using bamboo cellulose-based carbon nanomaterials
Innovative hydrogel shows potential for flexible electronics and wearable devices