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April 25, 2026Small

Super‐Robust and Heat‐Resistant Crystalline Hydrogels via Hofmeister‐Tuned Annealing

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JDJing DuanBLB LiDJDechang Jia

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Randomized trial demonstrates enhanced toughness and heat resistance in crystalline hydrogels, suggesting new applications in harsh environments.

Key Points

  • The study aims to develop crystalline hydrogels combining high toughness and heat resistance using a novel annealing strategy.
  • Constructed hydrogels using Hofmeister-tuned annealing to enhance stability of crystalline domains.
  • Measured tensile strength and fracture energy of the hydrogels under varying thermal conditions.
  • Evaluated the mechanical properties of the developed hydrogels in thermal environments.
  • Achieved a tensile strength of 23.82 MPa and a fracture energy of 47.65 kJ m<sup>-2</sup>.
  • The heat-resistant capability was confirmed at temperatures up to 100°C.
  • Demonstrated improved stability of crystalline domains, enhancing the balance between stiffness and toughness.

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Duan et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ec5b8a88ba6daa22dad111https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.73464
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