What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to explore the mechanical properties of zwitterionic hydrogels and their applicability in mimicking biological tissues.

May 21, 2026Nature Communications1 citationsOpen Access

Topologically entangled zwitterionic hydrogels with reversible in situ transitions between ultraplastic and hyperelastic states

JLJiawei LuHunan University of Technology ZZZiguang ZhaoNational Academy of Medicine XLXizhi LiaoHunan University of Technology

Key Points

The aim is to explore the mechanical properties of zwitterionic hydrogels and their applicability in mimicking biological tissues.
Utilized topologically entangled zwitterionic hydrogels for mechanical testing.
Assessed the mechanical responses in varying states of plasticity and elasticity.
Hydrogels exhibit adaptable mechanical properties that mimic biological tissues effectively.

Abstract

. Thus, this hydrogel provides adaptable mechanical responses and can accurately replicate the diverse mechanical properties of biological tissues, offering an option for materials used in cell and tissue engineering.

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