Damping nonlinearity in agarose hydrogels under relative humidity: balancing network stiffness and energy dissipation
Ikenna Obojo, Manuel Dedola, Katherine J. Nelms, Charles Marie Yves de Kergariou, Ibrahim Patrick, Ludovico Cademartiri, James P. K. Armstrong, Adam Willis Perriman, Fabrizio L. Scarpa
This study examines agarose hydrogels' dynamic mechanical properties under varying humidity and polymer concentration, finding optimal energy dissipation at intermediate network densities.
Soft Matter · Jan 1, 2026Peer-reviewedBioengineering