Shlomo Margel

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Shlomo Margel is a leading innovator at the intersection of biomaterials, nanotechnology, and soft robotics. His research focuses on engineering multifunctional polymer composites, with key contributions in the development of fluorescent carbon dots (CDs) and magnetic hydrogels for advanced biomedical and robotic applications. Margel pioneered the microwave-assisted synthesis of alginate-derived, nitrogen-doped CDs, demonstrating their dual role as drug carriers and mechanical toughening agents for hydrogels—a breakthrough that has garnered 174 citations. His work on 3D-printed magnetic polymer composite hydrogels, cited 137 times, enables hyperthermia therapy and magnetic field-driven structural manipulation, pushing the boundaries of responsive materials. Further impact is seen in his self-healing, breathable hydrogel monoliths for controlled phytomedicine release (120 citations) and his comprehensive overview of magnetic polymer composites for soft robotics. With a recent exploration into magnetic ionogels, Margel continues to shape the future of tunable, stimuli-responsive materials, making him a pivotal figure in the design of next-generation therapeutic and robotic systems.

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1. 1
   Microwave-Synthesized Polysaccharide-Derived Carbon Dots as Therapeutic Cargoes and Toughening Agents for Elastomeric Gels

   174 citations · 2020
2. 2
   3D printed magnetic polymer composite hydrogels for hyperthermia and magnetic field driven structural manipulation

   137 citations · 2022
3. 3
   Naturally Derived Carbon Dots In Situ Confined Self-Healing and Breathable Hydrogel Monolith for Anomalous Diffusion-Driven Phytomedicine Release

   120 citations · 2022
4. 4
   Fabrication and Applications of Magnetic Polymer Composites for Soft Robotics

   41 citations · 2023
5. 5
   Magnetic Ionogel and Its Applications

   7 citations · 2025

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