Scientists Develop Hydrogel Method to Grow Stronger Metals and Ceramics
TL;DR
Swiss researchers have developed a novel method of 'cultivating' metal by infusing a hydrogel framework with metal salts and chemically converting them into dense, high-strength metal structures, which are significantly stronger and less shrinkage-prone than traditional 3D printed metals, with promising applications in energy and biomedical fields.
Topics:sciencescience-and-technology#3d-printing#advanced-materials#energy-technology#hydrogel#metal-cultivation#science-and-technology
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