Sequence Control of the Self-Assembly of Elastin-Like Polypeptides into Hydrogels with Bespoke Viscoelastic and Structural Properties
Diego López Barreiro, Abel Folch‐Fortuny, Iain Muntz, Jens Thies, Cees M. J. Sagt, Gijsje H. Koenderink
Abstract
ELPs with bespoke phase behavior and material properties.
Topics & Concepts
BespokeSelf-healing hydrogelsSequence (biology)AmphiphileMolecular dynamicsMaterials scienceFolding (DSP implementation)Computer scienceNanotechnologyChemistryPolymerCopolymerEngineeringBiochemistryOrganic chemistryComputational chemistryLawElectrical engineeringPolitical scienceConnective tissue disorders researchCellular Mechanics and InteractionsSilk-based biomaterials and applications