Researchers have developed a hydrogel that melts and preserves ancient waterfall wooden artifacts. Without gel, artworks need to dry, and this risks damaging the art. Credit: ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering 2024, doi:10.1021/acssuschemeng.4c06707
Shape change of hydrogels after reaching swelling equilibrium. Credit: ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering (2024). Doi:10.1021/acssuschemeng.4c06707
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