Responsive Hydrogels

Responsive hydrogels are soft, jelly-like materials that can change their behavior or shape in response to environmental stimuli such as temperature, pH, light, or electric fields. These smart materials can swell, shrink, or alter their properties when exposed to specific triggers, making them useful in medical applications like drug delivery, tissue engineering, and wound healing. Their ability to react dynamically allows for precise control over how they interact with their surroundings, enabling advanced, targeted solutions in healthcare, sensors, and environmental management.