Fig. 2

(a) Infrared spectra of PVA and PVAC-30. (b) Tensile strength test of organohydrogels, internal inset shows PVAC-30 gel easily lifting a 5Â kg dumbbell. (c) Tensile loading-unloading test of gels (PVA, PVAC-10, PVAC-20, PVAC-30, PVAC-50) at a set strain of 100%. (d) Electrochemical impedance spectra and (e) ionic conductivity of organohydrogels. (f) Response and recovery times of organohydrogel sensors. (g) Tensile demonstration of organohydrogel PVAC-30. (h) PVAC-30 as a conductor of electricity to light a bulb.