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Science & ResearchAug 5, 2026

In situ particle-to-fibre transformation of hydrogels for 3D printing.

Structural anisotropy is ubiquitous in nature and governs orientation-dependent properties and functions 1,2 .

Structural anisotropy is ubiquitous in nature and governs orientation-dependent properties and functions 1,2 . Recreating biomimetic anisotropy in hydrogels-water-rich soft materials widely used in biomedicine-has proven challenging 3 . Here we report a phenomenon termed…

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