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. 2022 Feb 17;25(3):103940. doi: 10.1016/j.isci.2022.103940

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A multifunctional gel made with silk fibroin imitating skin

(A) The cross-linking networks formed by hydrogen bonds in SCP gel.

(B) A photo and schematic illustration of SCP gel adhered to skin through intermolecular bonds.

(C and D) Repeated compression test with 40% of strain showing the good stability of SCP gel.

(E) Stress−strain curves of SCP gel and gels healed for different times.

(F) The relighted LED showing the instantaneous healing of the cut gel strip when joined. Adapted with permission from Wang et al. (2021b). Copyright 2021, American Chemical Society.