SHAPE MORPHING HYDROGEL ACTUATORS AND CONSTRUCTS

Abstract: a construct includes a biocompatible polymer-based shape morphing hydrogel or cell condensate that is configured to undergo multiple, reversible, and/or controllable different shape transformations over time via either pre-programmed design or user-controlled environmental condition alterations, wherein the hydrogel is cytocompatible and, upon degradation, produces substantially non-toxic products.

Inventor(s): Eben Alsberg, Aixiang Ding, Oju Jeon

CPC Classification: A61L27/52 (METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES (preservation of bodies or disinfecting characterised by the agents employed ; preserving, e.g. sterilising, food or foodstuffs ; preparations for medical, dental or toiletry purposes ))

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