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  • Biomaterials Science
  • Soft Matter Physics
  • Materials Engineering

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  • Biological soft tissues possess hierarchical structures enabling anisotropic mechanical strength and functionality.
  • Conventional hydrogels lack ordered structures, limiting their mechanical properties and applications.
  • Highly ordered nanocomposite hydrogels are inspired by biological tissues for advanced material design.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review critical design criteria for highly ordered nanocomposite hydrogels.
  • To systematically present state-of-the-art fabrication strategies for these advanced hydrogels.
  • To highlight recent applications and future prospects of ordered nanocomposite hydrogels.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of design principles.
  • Analysis of fabrication techniques for ordered nanocomposite hydrogels.
  • Survey of applications in soft actuators, tissue engineering, and sensors.

Main Results:

  • Ordered nanocomposite hydrogels exhibit unique mechanical, optical, and biological properties.
  • Fabrication strategies enable precise control over hydrogel structure and function.
  • Significant progress has been made in applying these materials to soft actuators, tissue engineering, and sensors.

Conclusions:

  • Highly ordered nanocomposite hydrogels represent a significant advancement over conventional hydrogels.
  • Their biomimetic design offers enhanced performance for diverse engineering applications.
  • Future research will likely focus on further optimizing fabrication and exploring novel applications.