Stretchable polymeric-gel-based sponge with tunable wettability <i>via</i> segmented network design
A polymeric-gel-based sponge with robust stretchability and tunable wettability is developed. Unlike conventional sponges, its wettability is permanently tailored during synthesis. This transparent, mechanically stable material is applicable in oil/water separation systems and stretchable electronics, offering a promising approach for next-generation functional sponges with adaptable and stable surface properties.
Authors
- Hong Suk Kang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6581-6639)
- Ju‐Hyeon Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9216-615X)
- H. N. Yoon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6261-4227)
- Jin Woo Bae (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7166-9201)
- Jongmin Q. Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5294-1844)
- Eun-Ho Sohn
Institutions
- Seoul National University (KR)
- Inha University (KR)
- Korea University of Technology and Education (KR)
- Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Materials Horizons
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1039/d5mh00359h
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.37
Funders
- Ministry of Science and ICT, South Korea