Science in Society Scientific Images Contest
Published 2017 | Version v1.0.0
Pictorial Work Open

The salty night

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Description

This image originally appeared as part of Northwestern's Scientific Images Contest. The contest and subsequent exhibitions are organized by Science in Society, the university's research center for science education and public engagement. Further information and opportunities to participate are available on their website. Prints and canvas editions of these Northwestern research images can also be purchased online (with the small net profit going to science education and outreach programming in the Chicago area). 2017 Fifth Place

Abstract

The "waves" in this image are the edge of a 3D-printed hydrogel. Hydrogels are made of water, but act like soft solids such as jelly, contact lenses, or cartilage in our joints. The "stars" here are salt crystals. These help solidify the hydrogel. By forming a flexible, jelly-like material, these hydrogels can be 3D-printed into any shape. For example, we can print hydrogel implants to heal damaged cartilage in human joints.

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http://helix.northwestern.edu/5th-place-%E2%80%93-salty-night-nick-sather (URL)

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Created
2017
When the item was originally created.