Abstract
Hydrogels are 3-dimensional polymeric networks with unique properties of high flexibility and high water content, and are thus advanced materials for applications in medicine, catalytic degradation, seawater desalination, electronic devices, adaptive control cooling and fire fighting. Here, we review hydrogels in thermal interfaces, cooling of electronic devices, water purification and desalination, fire prevention and fire fighting, and wound dressing for burn therapy. Hydrogels can passively cool semiconductor devices, wearable devices, batteries and buildings. Hydrogels have a soft rubbery consistency like living tissues. They are used in drug delivery and treatment or replacement of organs and tissues.
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You, J., Xue, Z., He, Z. et al. Hydrogel use in burn therapy, thermal management, wastewater treatment and fire fighting: a review. Environ Chem Lett 21, 3273–3328 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10311-023-01629-8
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