Smart, self-healing hydrogels open far-reaching possibilities in medicine, engineering

Bioengineers have developed a self-healing hydrogel that binds in seconds, as easily as Velcro, and forms a bond strong enough to withstand repeated stretching. The material has numerous potential applications, including medical sutures, targeted drug delivery, industrial sealants and self-healing plastics.

Un gel autocicatrisant, des applications médicales très proches et pourquoi pas cosmétiques.