4× tougher
Mimicking bamboo's hierarchical structure, the hydrogel reinforced with polyaluminum chloride gains high toughness and sensitivity, enabling child-safe control in smart water dispensers.
Guan, Xiaoyu · Xing, Li · Liuping, Jin · Sai, Zheng · Luying, Zhang · Li, Dongping · 79210228 · Wang, Xuechuan · Qiang, Taotao
Chemical Engineering Journal 2026
High sensitivity, distinguishing adult operation from accidental child contact
Good stability for long-term sensing