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  • Materials Science
  • Biomimetics
  • Soft Robotics

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  • Three-dimensional (3D) shape morphing via buckling of thin sheets is crucial in biological morphogenesis and synthetic systems.
  • Hydrogels are key materials for programmable shape-morphing due to their stimuli-responsive swelling properties.
  • Hybrid hydrogels with rigid inclusions and nanoparticulate additives offer enhanced control over anisotropy and functionality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in creating well-defined shape-morphing hydrogel hybrids.
  • To outline fabrication methods, geometry, and mechanics of shape morphing in hydrogel sheets.
  • To explore the programming of complex 3D forms using patterned inclusions and functional nanoparticles.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of hydrogel hybrid systems with patterned stiff inclusions.
  • Analysis of the geometry and mechanics governing shape morphing.
  • Incorporation of nanoparticulate additives for enhanced responsiveness and functionality, particularly photothermal reprogramming.

Main Results:

  • Patterning of stiff inclusions within hydrogels enables programming of bending and swelling for complex 3D shapes like origami structures and helical frameworks.
  • Discretely patterned stiff regions offer scalable and easily fabricated composite responses.
  • Functional nanoparticles, especially in photothermally responsive systems, allow for high-resolution, reprogrammable shape morphing and motion control.

Conclusions:

  • Hydrogel hybrids with patterned inclusions and functional nanoparticles provide versatile platforms for programmable and reprogrammable 3D shape morphing.
  • These materials hold significant promise for applications in drug delivery, biomedical devices, and soft robotics.
  • Future research should address open challenges and explore new avenues in advanced shape-morphing materials.