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Self-healing hydrogel can repair itself within minutes

Researchers develop a fully recyclable hydrogel material that automatically seals tears and fades scratches, opening applications from contact lenses to other uses.

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What to know

  • Researchers developed a fully recyclable hydrogel that can heal itself—sealing tears and fading scratches—within minutes of damage.
  • The material has potential applications in contact lenses and other consumer products requiring durability.
  • The self-healing property and recyclability address both product longevity and environmental concerns.

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    Researchers announce self-healing hydrogel breakthrough

    Phys.org reports the development of a fully recyclable hydrogel that can repair itself within minutes. The material can seal ripped edges and fade scratches, with contact lenses cited as a potential application.

    “You pick up a contact lens from its container and—yikes!—it falls on the bathroom floor… the scratches fade away and the ripped edge seals itself up.”
    — Phys.org
    1. 1 outlet Fully recyclable hydrogel begins healing itself within minutes

      first by Phys.org, 13d ago

    • Darkphoenix@universeodon.com

      Science Porn: self healing hydrogels Fully recyclable hydrogel begins healing itself within minutes https:// phys.org/news/2026-09-fully-re cyclable-hydrogel-minutes.html

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