Preparation of thermoresponsive hydrogels <i>via</i> polymerizable deep eutectic monomer solvents
Yeasmin Nahar, James Horne, Vinh X. Truong, Alex C. Bissember, Stuart C. Thickett
Abstract
We report the preparation of thermoresponsive hydrogels <italic>via</italic> free-radical polymerization and crosslinking of NIPAM based deep eutectic monomer solvents (DEMs).
Topics & Concepts
Self-healing hydrogelsMonomerEutectic systemPolymerizationPolymer chemistryRadical polymerizationChemical engineeringPhotopolymerMaterials scienceChemistryOrganic chemistryPolymerAlloyEngineeringIonic liquids properties and applicationsAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and CharacterizationCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysis