Fig. 3: Complex shape-morphing programming. | Nature Communications

Fig. 3: Complex shape-morphing programming.

From: Multi-mode geometrically gated encryption with 4D morphing hydrogel

Fig. 3

a The shape-morphing process and mechanism of the programmed P(NIPAm-co-Tpy) hydrogels. b Simulated stress distribution in the thickness direction of TIH and PIH, respectively. c Illustration and images showing the complex shape-morphing process with anisotropic deswelling stress. d Illustration and images showing the shape-morphing with isotropic deswelling stress. Scale bars: 1 cm.

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