Design of metabolism-inspired hydrogels driven by emergence of function

Kosuke Okeyoshi; Ryo Yoshida

doi:10.1039/d5cc06562c

January 1, 2026Chemical CommunicationsOpen Access

Design of metabolism-inspired hydrogels driven by emergence of function

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The research focuses on developing hydrogels that mimic metabolic functions through innovative architecture.
Designed copolymer networks to create metabolism-inspired hydrogels.
Implemented stepwise construction to integrate multiple components into the hydrogels.
Examined properties such as volume self-oscillation and photoenergy conversion.
Successfully created hydrogels that exhibit volume self-oscillation based on their design.
Showcased potential for energy conversion in the developed hydrogel systems.

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Demonstrates volume self-oscillation in copolymer networks, suggesting advances in smart hydrogel technology.

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This article outlines copolymer networks for metabolism-inspired hydrogels exhibiting volume self-oscillation or photoenergy conversion. The methodology for the stepwise construction of networks integrated with multiple components was described.

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