Programmable folding kinetics in single-composition hydrogel actuators via UV-induced microphase separation

2026/01/01 by Gi-Yeon ­Han, Y W Rho, Jiayu Zhao +2 · 1 voice
Engineering · Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · #Advanced Materials and Mechanics #Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications #Structural Analysis and Optimization

paper · doi:10.1039/d6qm00086j

openalex publication_date 2026/01/01 · openalex created_date 2026/04/11 · openalex updated_date 2026/06/16

Abstract

Microphase separation is programmed in composite hydrogels of identical composition by controlling polymerization rate. Highly phase-separated structures enable faster swelling–deswelling kinetics, allowing sequential folding in hydrogel actuators.

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