Tunable porosity in a hydrogel with extreme vibration damping properties
Day, G. J.; Zhang, Q.; Remillat, C. D. L.; Comandini, G.; Perriman, A. W.; Scarpa, F.
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We have developed hydrogel systems with tunable porosity through dialysis casting by varying alginate and poloxamer compositions from 0% to 10%. These gels feature diverse porosity topologies, yielding loss factors between 16% and 29% in the 50 Hz to 300 Hz frequency range. The dynamic modulus shows a remarkable increase of over an order of magnitude, reaching approximately 3 MPa compared to the static modulus. Vibration transmissibility tests and dynamic mechanical analysis reveal that the poroelastic and pneumatic-like effects from the tunable porous structures contribute significantly to this damping effect. Furthermore, these hydrogels are biosourced and biodegradable, providing a sustainable alternative to conventional fossil-based damping materials.
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