Physically and chemically dual-crosslinked hydrogels with superior mechanical properties and self-healing behavior
Xueqin Zhang, Ruqing Zhang, Shu Wu, Ying Sun, Hong Yang, Baoping Lin
Abstract
Using SDS-C18 micelle as a physical crosslinker and SiPU as a multifunctional chemical crosslinker, a new type of dual-crosslinked self-healing hydrogel with excellent stretchability, strength and resilience was synthesized.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistrySelf-healing hydrogelsSelf-healingDual (grammatical number)NanotechnologyChemical engineeringPolymer chemistryEngineeringMedicineMaterials scienceAlternative medicinePathologyArtLiteratureHydrogels: synthesis, properties, applicationsSupramolecular Self-Assembly in MaterialsAdvanced Materials and Mechanics