Abstract
As a novel biomimetic gel with spatiotemporal function, we developed “self-oscillating” gel that undergoes spontaneous cyclic swelling-deswelling changes without any on-off switching of external stimuli like a heart muscle. The self-oscillating gel was designed by utilizing the Belousov-Zhabotinsky (BZ) reaction which is a oscillating reaction as a chemical model of the TCA cycle. Since the first report in 1996, we have systematically studied the novel polymer gels. As an innovative study to create a new concept of functional gels and expand the potential of gels, our studies have attracted much attention in many research fields and have inspired other related studies. Here our recent progress on the self-oscillating polymer gels was summarized.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
