Solvent-induced phase separation and Hofmeister effect enhanced strong, tough, and adhesive polyion complex hydrogels
Xuefeng Li, Mei Xin, Mengfan Chen, Dapeng Li, Qi Zeng, Jiayi Zhu, Shijun Long, Yiwan Huang
Topics & Concepts
Self-healing hydrogelsChemical engineeringMonomerIonic strengthPolyelectrolytePolymerAdhesionToughnessUltimate tensile strengthPhase (matter)Materials scienceChemistryHydrogen bondDynamic mechanical analysisComposite materialPolymer chemistryMoleculeAqueous solutionOrganic chemistryEngineeringHydrogels: synthesis, properties, applicationsAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsPolymer Surface Interaction Studies