Dynamic cross-linking of an alginate–acrylamide tough hydrogel system: time-resolved<i>in situ</i>mapping of gel self-assembly
Akanksha Pragya, Suhas Mutalik, Muhammad Waseem Younas, Siu-Kwong Pang, Pui‐Kin So, Faming Wang, Zijian Zheng, Nuruzzaman Noor
Abstract
<italic>In situ</italic>, time-resolved characterisation of an alginate–acrylamide tough hydrogel dynamic formation process indicate routes to intervention and modification of chemo-physico-mechanical properties.
Topics & Concepts
In situAcrylamideSelf-healing hydrogelsChemical engineeringChemistryMaterials sciencePolymer chemistryPolymerOrganic chemistryCopolymerEngineeringHydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications3D Printing in Biomedical ResearchAdvanced Materials and Mechanics