Xin Wang; Neng Xia; Chengfeng Pan; Bo Hao; Chaoyu Yang; Xinyu Wu; Tiantian Xu; Qingsong Xu; Li Zhang
Nature Communications. 2026;17(1):10568.
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-026-77391-6
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Editorial summary
A bilayer hydrogel catapult was developed to transfer energy rapidly to miniature projectiles. The study investigates dynamic coupling between the actuator, projectile and supporting surface. Demonstrations include a miniature biopsy device, while mechanical material measurements characterize the hydrogels used in the system.
Equipment used
Mach-1 tensile and adhesion-force measurements on hydrogel materials used in the catapult system.
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Material
Hydrogels
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Test configuration