Probing polymer gel networks with rheo-impedance (IMAGE)
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Schematic of the custom rheo-impedance device, which simultaneously applies shear stress and measures the gel's changing electrical properties. This device can dynamically and non-invasively reveal how the gel's internal structure and conductivity evolve under real-world conditions, providing crucial data for designing better smart materials.
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Dr. Isao Shitanda from Tokyo University of Science Image source link: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.langmuir.5c04227
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