Researchers from Aalto University and the University of Bayreuth have developed a cutting-edge hydrogel that mimics the properties of human skin and boasts exceptional self-healing abilities.
When damaged, the hydrogel can repair 80 to 90 percent of the injury within just four hours—and fully restores itself within 24 hours. This impressive healing power stems from its unique internal structure: around 10,000 ultra-thin clay nanosheet layers that give it both the flexibility and resilience of natural skin, all packed into a material just one millimeter thick.
This breakthrough opens exciting possibilities for the future of wound care, regenerative medicine, and artificial skin technologies. By offering faster, more efficient healing, the hydrogel could significantly advance the way medical professionals treat injuries and support tissue regeneration.
When damaged, the hydrogel can repair 80 to 90 percent of the injury within just four hours—and fully restores itself within 24 hours. This impressive healing power stems from its unique internal structure: around 10,000 ultra-thin clay nanosheet layers that give it both the flexibility and resilience of natural skin, all packed into a material just one millimeter thick.
This breakthrough opens exciting possibilities for the future of wound care, regenerative medicine, and artificial skin technologies. By offering faster, more efficient healing, the hydrogel could significantly advance the way medical professionals treat injuries and support tissue regeneration.
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