01677nas a2200169   4500008004100000245008000041210006900121260000800190300000800198490000700206520110500213100001801318700002201336700002101358700001701379856011101396       2016                        eng d00aHydrogel-derived soft materials for biomimetic and energy-related functions0 aHydrogelderived soft materials for biomimetic and energyrelated   cAUG  a2-70 v693 aSupramolecular assembly of molecules leading to gelation of large amount of solvents is always a fascinating topic of research. In the very recent past, the exciting developments have marked hydrogels as intriguing materials with excellent features. Hydrogel scaffolds enable the accommodation of organic and/or inorganic guest materials to deliver diverse applications. Hydrogels have been exploited to generate soft materials with mechanical anisotropy, tunable rigidity, self-healing properties, as well as photocatalytic capabilities towards H2 production. Remarkably, the combination of a photocatalyst and a light-harvesting system in the gel matrix provides a unique means to photocatalytic H2 production. The biomimetic applications of hydrogels have also generated much attraction due to their potential demonstrations. The diverse applications underline the significance of such a soft gel medium to reach the final goal. Herein, important reports pertaining to the use of hydrogels as an effective way to generate advanced materials for biomimetic and energy-related issues are discussed. 1 aGoudappagouda1 aWakchaure, V., C.1 aRanjeesh, K., C.1 aBabu, S., S.  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/hydrogel-derived-soft-materials-biomimetic-and-energy-related-functions