Bioinspired lamellar hydrogels with robust interfacial interlocking and impact mitigation for personal protective applications

Key Points

• Bioinspired lamellar hydrogels show significant impact mitigation properties for personal protective applications, enhancing safety.
• The hydrogels excel in interfacial interlocking, effectively absorbing and dispersing impact forces during use.
• Analysis of hydrogel structures reveals bioinspired design leads to robust performance under impact stressors.
• Improved personal protective equipment could reduce injury risks, calling for further exploration of these advanced materials.