Hydrogel Activation (VIDEO)

Georgia Institute of Technology

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A hydrogel with a cross-linked fluorescent group that had been caged with a molecular 'hat' was irradiated with UV light to remove the caging group and activate fluorescence. The patterning is revealed by irradiating specific areas of the gel in sequence to create a Georgia Tech logo.

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Credit: García Laboratory at Georgia Tech

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