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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Science
  • Soft Robotics

Background:

  • Hydrogel sheets are versatile soft materials.
  • Controlling their shape transformation is crucial for applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel strategy for programmable shape transformation in hybrid hydrogel sheets.
  • To demonstrate tunability and complexity in shape changes.

Main Methods:

  • Modulating in-plane and out-of-plane mechanical property mismatches.
  • Utilizing experimental and computational approaches.

Main Results:

  • Achieved programmable shape transformation with rich features like rolling direction, axis, and chirality.
  • Demonstrated versatile tunability via external stimuli, material properties, and pattern geometry.

Conclusions:

  • The developed strategy offers precise and complex shape control for hybrid hydrogel sheets.
  • This work provides guidance for designing advanced soft materials with predictable shape-changing capabilities.