SMRTR Science & EngineeringSep 14, 2025Interesting Engineering

New color-changing gel that stretches 4600%, heals itself can be used in robotics

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Taiwanese scientists created a gel that stretches 4600%, self-heals, and changes color when stressed or heated, using rotaxane molecules and cellulose nanocrystals, potentially revolutionizing wearable devices, soft robotics, and biomedical implants.

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