New hydrogel could preserve waterlogged wood from shipwrecks (IMAGE)

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New hydrogel could preserve waterlogged wood from shipwrecks

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Researchers have developed a hydrogel that melts into and preserves ancient waterlogged wooden artifacts. Without the gel, the artifacts need to be dried, and that risks damaging the relics.

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Adapted from ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering 2024, DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.4c06707

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