Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Tennessee have created stronger hydrogels using chitin, a natural substance found in fungi.
Scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, have developed hydrogels incorporating chitin, a naturally occurring fungal compound, that demonstrate significantly greater strength and durability than conventional versions.
The material could be applied to safer medical devices, longer-lasting protective coatings and other applications, according to researchers.
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