Hydrophilic Hydrogel Has Novel Applications

Jun-02-18 A water-loving hydrogel that pulls moisture from the air could have applications ranging from batteries to privacy screens.

Created by a team from the National University of Singapore, the hydrogel is made up primarily of zinc oxide, and requires no electricity to operate. When applied to windows, the gel could lower the temperature by absorbing water and becoming semi-opaque to block sunlight, and its conductive nature could have applications in flexible electronics. The hydrogel can also generate small amounts of voltage, making it useful as a backup power source.

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