Nat Mater December 2021 PMID 33526877

Autonomous snapping and jumping polymer gels.

Yongjin Kim, Jay van den Berg, Alfred J Crosby

Mentions

48
Peak: 13 in Feb 2021
across 5 sources since Feb 2021

Extended reach

552,051
potential audience

Total likes

6,997

Video views

466,578

Mentions per month

Feb 2021 – Feb 2022

Where it's discussed

  • News22 articles
  • X / Twitter13 posts
  • Blogs9 articles
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Facebook2 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect enthusiasm about the autonomous, snap-based capabilities of these polymer gels, with phrases like 'Cool...' and mentions of their ability to jump and snap into the air. The tone ranges from casual admiration to brief technical references, indicating both fascination and recognition of the research's potential impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the novelty and significance of the research, with phrases like 'cool' and mentioning the study by name, indicating general support.

InterestHigh interest

Posts frequently mention the intriguing nature of the gels' autonomous jumping ability, showing high curiosity and fascination.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments include references to methods and potential applications, suggesting moderate depth of discussion, though some posts are brief or casual.

ImpactModerate impact

The recognition of the technology's potential for environmental energy harvesting and microscale movement reflects an understanding of its meaningful influence.

Abstract in brief

  • Snap-through buckling is a natural phenomenon used for power-amplified movements, seen in plants like Utricularia and Dionaea muscipula, which can reset their snapping structures autonomously.
  • The research focuses on creating self-repeating, snap-based polymer devices that utilize the shape changes of drying polymer gels to generate movement without external help.
  • These devices can achieve power densities comparable to those of advanced jumping organisms and robots, facilitating advancements in environmental energy harvesting and high-speed movements for microscale applications.

Top posts

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Crosby Research Group
@Crosby__Group · X

Latest Crosby group publication by Dr. Yongjin Kim titled "Autonomous snapping and jumping polymer gels" @UMassPSE https://t.co/IbQDcxVVJv

Feb 1, 2021 · 32 likes · 3 shares · 896 followers View post →
BlackPhysicists
@BlackPhysicists · X

Autonomous snapping and jumping polymer gels https://t.co/rqUmFDVjvL https://t.co/BvJ7gFSk8T

Feb 1, 2021 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 25,130 followers View post →
Francis Villatoro
@emulenews · X

#NatureNews These gels jump into the air with a snap and a pop Gel disc https://t.co/Y3Ygdqc44V #NatureMaterials Autonomous snapping and jumping polymer gels https://t.co/BB54DMrGfr https://t.co/LHRDcvHdn3

Feb 10, 2021 · 3 shares · 45,123 followers View post →
Bryan Kelly
@BryanKeIIy · X

RT @emulenews: #NatureNews These gels jump into the air with a snap and a pop Gel disc https://t.co/Y3Ygdqc44V #NatureMaterials Autonomous…

Feb 10, 2021 · 3 shares · 3,752 followers View post →
Σüλ³r ʕ •̀ o •́ ʔ
@teeradets · X

RT @BlackPhysicists: Autonomous snapping and jumping polymer gels https://t.co/rqUmFDVjvL https://t.co/BvJ7gFSk8T

Feb 1, 2021 · 2 shares · 2,399 followers View post →
Gary Beane
@pollinus66 · X

RT @emulenews: #NatureNews These gels jump into the air with a snap and a pop Gel disc https://t.co/Y3Ygdqc44V #NatureMaterials Autonomous…

Feb 10, 2021 · 3 shares · 2,023 followers View post →

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Anika Torruella
@DefenceBird · X

RT @emulenews: #NatureNews These gels jump into the air with a snap and a pop Gel disc https://t.co/Y3Ygdqc44V #NatureMaterials Autonomous…

Feb 14, 2021 · 3 shares · 1,001 followers View post →
Anika Torruella
@DefenceBird · X

RT @BlackPhysicists: Autonomous snapping and jumping polymer gels https://t.co/rqUmFDVjvL https://t.co/BvJ7gFSk8T

Feb 14, 2021 · 2 shares · 1,001 followers View post →
Bryan Kelly
@BryanKeIIy · X

RT @emulenews: #NatureNews These gels jump into the air with a snap and a pop Gel disc https://t.co/Y3Ygdqc44V #NatureMaterials Autonomous…

Feb 10, 2021 · 3 shares · 3,752 followers View post →
Gary Beane
@pollinus66 · X

RT @emulenews: #NatureNews These gels jump into the air with a snap and a pop Gel disc https://t.co/Y3Ygdqc44V #NatureMaterials Autonomous…

Feb 10, 2021 · 3 shares · 2,023 followers View post →
Francis Villatoro
@emulenews · X

#NatureNews These gels jump into the air with a snap and a pop Gel disc https://t.co/Y3Ygdqc44V #NatureMaterials Autonomous snapping and jumping polymer gels https://t.co/BB54DMrGfr https://t.co/LHRDcvHdn3

Feb 10, 2021 · 3 shares · 45,123 followers View post →
José-María Súnico
@jmsunico · X

sn-news: #materials #mechanics Autonomous snapping and jumping polymer gels https://t.co/RyOiGnl2KV

Feb 8, 2021 · 843 followers View post →
Reika Katsumata
@Katsumata_R_ · X

RT @Crosby__Group: Latest Crosby group publication by Dr. Yongjin Kim titled "Autonomous snapping and jumping polymer gels" @UMassPSE http…

Feb 2, 2021 · 3 shares · 1,298 followers View post →
Erik Hom
@erikfyhom · X

Cool...sorry behind a paywall... Autonomous snapping and jumping polymer gels https://t.co/KLt17IQPEg

Feb 2, 2021 · 683 followers View post →
Σüλ³r ʕ •̀ o •́ ʔ
@teeradets · X

RT @BlackPhysicists: Autonomous snapping and jumping polymer gels https://t.co/rqUmFDVjvL https://t.co/BvJ7gFSk8T

Feb 1, 2021 · 2 shares · 2,399 followers View post →
Alexa Kuenstler
@alexakuenstler · X

RT @Crosby__Group: Latest Crosby group publication by Dr. Yongjin Kim titled "Autonomous snapping and jumping polymer gels" @UMassPSE http…

Feb 1, 2021 · 3 shares · 613 followers View post →
BlackPhysicists
@BlackPhysicists · X

Autonomous snapping and jumping polymer gels https://t.co/rqUmFDVjvL https://t.co/BvJ7gFSk8T

Feb 1, 2021 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 25,130 followers View post →
Pouyan Boukany
@pboukany · X

RT @Crosby__Group: Latest Crosby group publication by Dr. Yongjin Kim titled "Autonomous snapping and jumping polymer gels" @UMassPSE http…

Feb 1, 2021 · 3 shares · 651 followers View post →
Crosby Research Group
@Crosby__Group · X

Latest Crosby group publication by Dr. Yongjin Kim titled "Autonomous snapping and jumping polymer gels" @UMassPSE https://t.co/IbQDcxVVJv

Feb 1, 2021 · 32 likes · 3 shares · 896 followers View post →