Preparation of the squid-synthetic polymer double-network gel (IMAGE)

Hokkaido University

Preparation of the squid-synthetic polymer double-network gel

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The squid mantle is cut into thin rectangles (left) and soaked in a polyacryamide (AAm) solution, which enters the mantle (center). Heating at 56°C for 12 hours resulted in the squid-synthetic DN gel (right). (Shou Ohmura, et al. NPG Asia Materials. January 20, 2023).

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Shou Ohmura, et al. NPG Asia Materials. January 20, 2023

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