Imagine a material that behaves like human skin, healing itself within hours. Researchers from Finland and Germany have developed a hydrogel that combines clay nanosheets with polymer networks to mimic skin’s strength, flexibility, and elasticity.
In laboratory tests, cuts healed up to 90% within just four hours and fully repaired in 24, dramatically reducing infection risk and recovery time. Unlike conventional dressings, it moves naturally with the body, making it ideal for burns, chronic wounds, and wearable medical devices.
Still in research, this breakthrough could transform regenerative medicine and advanced wound care, offering rapid healing where conventional treatments fall short.
Bottom Fact: This hydrogel mimics human skin and can self-heal cuts almost completely within hours, with full recovery in a day.
Source: Cai, Y., Lin, S., Suo, Z., & Illeperuma, W. R. K., Nature Communications