Highly Elastic and Conductive Human-Based Protein Hybrid Hydrogels.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
A highly elastic hybrid hydrogel of methacryloyl-substituted recombinant human tropoelastin (MeTro) and graphene oxide (GO) nanoparticles are developed. The synergistic effect of these two materials significantly enhances both ultimate strain (250%), reversible rotation (9700°), and the fracture energy (38.8 ± 0.8 J m(-2) ) in the hybrid network. Furthermore, improved electrical signal propagation and subsequent contraction of the muscles connected by hybrid hydrogels are observed in ex vivo tests.
Medical subject headings
- Elasticity
- Electric Conductivity
- Hydrogels
- Tropoelastin