Fig. 3: Long-term stability of PIC-G gels.
From: 3D printable and myoelectrically sensitive hydrogel for smart prosthetic hand control

a The weight of PIC-G hydrogel varying with the variation of gel formulations, revealing the smallest weight change at the LiCl-glycerol combination of 1 mol/L - 50 wt%. b Conductivity of PIC-G hydrogels as a function of time, revealing a stable conductivity over 28 days at the LiCl-glycerol combination of 1 mol/L - 50 wt%. c–f Young’s modulus (c), Fracture strength (d), Tensile strain (e), and Work of tension (f) in response to four types formulations of PIC-G hydrogels over 28 days drying