Strong anisotropic hydrogels with ion transport capability <i>via</i> reswelling contrast of two oriented polymer networks
Wei Cui, Menghan Pi, Ruijie Zhu, Zetao Xiong, Rong Ran
Abstract
The reswelling disparity of two polymer components with contrasting persistence lengths leads to the formation of anisotropic hydrogels with soft/stiff hybridized structures, resulting in high mechanical strength and ion transport capability.
Topics & Concepts
Self-healing hydrogelsAnisotropyPolymerMaterials scienceIonChemical engineeringComposite materialChemical physicsChemistryPolymer chemistryPhysicsOpticsOrganic chemistryEngineeringHydrogels: synthesis, properties, applicationsAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsAdvanced Materials and Mechanics