THE water-absorbing gel developed by Asst Prof Tan Swee Ching and his team from NUS Materials Science & Engineering could prevent mouldy walls and make waiting at the bus stops during hot days more comfortable. The hydrogel also harnesses the moisture in the air for a wide range of applications – it could function as a sun or privacy screen, conductive ink and even a battery.
– National University of Singapore (NUS) Engineering
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