Exploring the Highly Anticipated Reaction of Gel-Based Materials
A new breakthrough in polymer chemistry has been announced by researchers from the University of California, Berkeley. The researchers have developed a highly gel-like material that is capable of reacting to stimuli much like living systems do. This material is composed of a unique combination of polymers, proteins, and small molecules that can detect changes in temperature and pH, and then produce a reaction that can be used to power tiny machines. This development could potentially revolutionize the way we think about the boundaries between the living and the inanimate.
source: Phys.org