Problem Statement
Conventional thin films used in biomedical applications are static and lack dynamic responsiveness. This project aims to develop smart, vapour responsive thin films using biocompatible, chitosan-based hydrogels to create soft robotic elements with programmable behavior.
Objectives
- Fabricate chitosan-based thin films via solvent casting
- Characterize the dynamic response of the films to vapour and nanofiller.
- To exploit shape morphing behaviour in Chitosan (CHT) based thin films and develop a water vapor responsive smart switch
Results & Discussions
1. BaTiO3 induces significant shift in chitosan film shape-morphing behaviour in response to water vapour. 2. CHT films holds great potential as a sustainable smart material fire alarm systems and humidity sensors.
Observations
