Dynamic wrinkling of a hydrogel–elastomer hybrid microtube enables blood vessel-like hydraulic pressure sensing and flow regulation
Xuelian Wen, Shengtong Sun, Peiyi Wu
Abstract
Inspired by a blood vessel structure, a self-wrinkled smart hydrogel–elastomer hybrid microtube is fabricated for hydraulic pressure sensing and liquid flow regulation.
Topics & Concepts
ElastomerMaterials scienceFlow (mathematics)Hydraulic pressureSmart materialComposite materialMechanical engineeringMechanicsEngineeringPhysicsAdvanced Materials and MechanicsAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsMicro and Nano Robotics