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1. Meta-creatures: Developing an omnipotent hydrogel cell to construct bio-inspired systems

Author

Dai, Hanqing, Dai, Wenqing, Chen, Yuanyuan, Zhang, Wanlu, Wang, Yimeng, Guo, Ruiqian, and Zhang, Guoqi

Subjects
Physics - Chemical Physics, Physics - Biological Physics
Abstract

Due to current technological challenges, including the complexity of precise control, low long-term survival and success rates, difficulty in maintaining function over extended periods, and high energy consumption, the construction of life-like creatures with multilevel structures and varied physiological characteristics is a goal that has yet to be achieved1-3. Here, to create a parallel entity termed a meta-creature with similar functions and characteristics to those of natural organisms, we introduce a process for the transformation of an omnipotent hydrogel cell (OHC), which is inspired by totipotent stem cells and carries bio-inspired bioelectricity, into a meta-creature. We captured the electrical signals transmitted between the meta-nerve fibres and rat sciatic nerves, the physicochemical signals perceived by the meta-mouth, and the information exchanged between the meta-skin and the external environment. Notably, the meta-cardiovascular system, which is capable of exchanging matter and energy with external environments, exhibited similar electrocardiogram signals during testing in rabbits; these results indicated feedback with a biological system and the potential for ex vivo bioelectric remodelling. Finally, a meta-creature was designed and exhibited bio-inspired bioelectricity signals during the simulated outdoor flight. This work reveals new possibilities for constructing bio-inspired systems, thereby improving our understanding of bioelectricity and biomimicry.

Published
2024

2. 'Stumbling-to-Fetters' mechanism and Virginia Creeper model in hydrogel for designing bionic cardiovascular system

Author

Dai, Hanqing, Dai, Wenqing, Chen, Yuanyuan, Zhang, Wanlu, Wang, Yimeng, Guo, Ruiqian, and Zhang, Guoqi

Subjects
Condensed Matter - Soft Condensed Matter, Physics - Chemical Physics
Abstract

Manufacturing hydrogels with identical electrochemical properties are typically riddled with unresolved inquiries and challenges. Here, we utilized ultra-light graphene flakes to trace the influence of convection phenomena during reactions on hydrogels' formation and structural non-uniformity, elucidating its mechanisms. Furthermore, we confirmed that an external electric field induced the orientation of functional groups of hydrogels along the direction of this field, revealing the mechanism of its influence on the structural non-uniformity and electrochemical properties of hydrogels. Additionally, we discovered that ion diffusion was "Stumbling-to-Fetters" by the functional groups on the polymer chains within the hydrogel, unveiling this mechanism and developing the Virginia Creeper (VC) model for hydrogels. We demonstrated the scalability and application of the VC model. Furthermore, we proposed a molecular-ion diffusion and current decay equation to describe the electrochemical properties of hydrogels. As an application of the VC model, we developed a bionic cardiovascular system and proved its potential to seamlessly interface with living organisms and generate bio-like bioelectricity. Our findings provide novel insights into triboelectricity and guidance for producing hydrogels with identical electrochemical properties, and offer a new pathway for bioelectric generation and the design of new hydrogel devices.

Published
2024

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