Polyacrylamide hydrogels. V. Some strands in a polymer network bear loads, but all strands contribute to swelling
Junsoo Kim, Tenghao Yin, Zhigang Suo
Topics & Concepts
SwellingPolymerPolyacrylamideMaterials scienceSelf-healing hydrogelsMonomerStress relaxationSolventWork (physics)Relaxation (psychology)Composite materialPolymer chemistryPolymer scienceThermodynamicsCreepChemistryOrganic chemistrySocial psychologyPsychologyPhysicsHydrogels: synthesis, properties, applicationsAdvanced Materials and MechanicsAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials