Interfacial Interaction-Driven Comparison of Phase-Transition and Phase-Change Nanocomposite Hydrogels for Multifunctional Energy-Therapeutic Platforms | Synapse
May 20, 2026Materials Advances2 citationsOpen Access
Interfacial Interaction-Driven Comparison of Phase-Transition and Phase-Change Nanocomposite Hydrogels for Multifunctional Energy-Therapeutic Platforms
This research aims to explore and compare phase-transition and phase-change hydrogels for their multifunctional applications in energy and therapy.
Developed and characterized phase-transition hydrogels (PTHs) and phase-change hydrogels (PCHs) based on interfacial interactions.
Conducted experiments to assess responsiveness to various external stimuli, including changes in temperature.
Evaluated the performance of these hydrogels for energy storage and therapeutic applications.
PTHs exhibited a high degree of volume change (>30%) in response to temperature variations, outperforming PCHs.
Phase-change hydrogels maintained structural integrity while enhancing energy absorption under stress testing.
Both types demonstrated significant potential for application in therapeutic platforms, with improvements in responsiveness and functionality.
Abstract
A new class of soft materials known as phase-transition and phase-change hydrogels (PTHs and PCHs) may undergo reversible changes in volume or structure in response to external stimuli, including heat,...