A fully biobased tough hydrogel derived from guar gum and gelatin as a flexible sensor
Zixuan Wei, Hongxin Zhou, Yingying Meng, Ting Kai Wu, Junjie Li, Yuping Wei
Abstract
A fully natural polymer-based tough DN hydrogel (stretchability of 497%, stress of 0.44 MPa) was prepared using oxidized hydroxypropyl guar gum and gelatin though dynamic Schiff base bonds.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryGelatinGuar gumPolymer scienceGuarSelf-healing hydrogelsPolymer chemistryFood scienceChemical engineeringOrganic chemistryEngineeringHydrogels: synthesis, properties, applicationsAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsAdvanced Materials and Mechanics