Network of cyano-p-aramid nanofibres creates ultrastiff and water-rich hydrospongels

Nature Materials, Published online: 05 January 2024; doi:10.1038/s41563-023-01760-5

Biological tissues are extremely water rich but remain mechanically stiff, behaviour that is difficult to recapitulate in synthetic materials. Here the authors design a hydrogel/sponge hybrid material driven by a self-organized network of cyano-p-aramid nanofibres that combines these properties for biofunctional materials.Nature Materials, Published online: 05 January 2024; doi:10.1038/s41563-023-01760-5Biological tissues are extremely water rich but remain mechanically stiff, behaviour that is difficult to recapitulate in synthetic materials. Here the authors design a hydrogel/sponge hybrid material driven by a self-organized network of cyano-p-aramid nanofibres that combines these properties for biofunctional materials. Read More