Gels, Volume 11, Issue 5

Conductive hydrogels have important application prospects in the field of wearable sensing, which can identify various biological signals for human motion monitoring. However, the preparation of flexible conductive hydrogels with high sensitivity and...

The aim of this study was to quantitatively evaluate the swelling and transparency behaviour of Contaflex soft contact lens materials with varying water-content (38–77%) using high-resolution digital imaging and infrared LiDAR. Contaflex materi...

Agricultural monitoring reveals cadmium (Cd) as the most prevalent heavy metal pollutant in Chinese agricultural soils, with 7.0% of sampled sites exceeding the national soil environmental quality standard (GB 15618-2018), creating substantial risks...

Cosmetology is one of the fastest-growing scientific areas, and within it, individual needs and preferences have to be considered. Specifically, cosmetic products with incorporated biological macromolecules, i.e., proteins and peptides, that contribu...

Periodontitis is a prevalent oral condition worldwide. Azithromycin, a conventional lipophilic drug for periodontal treatment, often causes systemic side effects when administered orally. To address this, azithromycin-loaded nano-emulgels were develo...

Recent advancements in wearable electronics have significantly enhanced human–device interaction, enabling applications such as continuous health monitoring, advanced diagnostics, and augmented reality. While progress in material science has im...

White spot lesions (WSLs) are early clinical stages of enamel demineralization, often related to orthodontic treatment or poor oral hygiene. The use of gels such as fluoride for topical application inhibits demineralization and promotes remineralizat...

Oxidative stress and chronic inflammation play pivotal roles in causing impaired tissue regeneration and delaying wound healing processes. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) demonstrates robust anti-inflammatory and antioxidant characteristics, thereby...

As conductive materials, ionogels have attracted significant attention for their potential applications in flexible wearable electronics. However, preparing an ionogel with mechanical properties akin to human skin while also achieving transparency, a...

Solar-driven interfacial evaporation has emerged as a sustainable and highly efficient technology for seawater desalination, attracting considerable attention for its potential to address global water scarcity. However, challenges such as low evapora...