Human Muscle Inspired Anisotropic and Dynamic Metal Ion-Coordinated Mechanically Robust, Stretchable and Swelling-Resistant Hydrogels for Underwater Motion Sensing and Flexible Supercapacitor Application

, respectively). This hydrogel mimics the structural design of unidirectionally oriented muscle fibers, showing better direction dependent functional properties than the corresponding isotropic hydrogel. The anti-swelling ability and retention of mechanical and conductive properties of these hydrogels in aqueous environment suggest long-term usage capability of these functional materials.