Dynamic covalent bonds in self-healing, shape memory, and controllable stiffness hydrogels
M. Mario Perera, Neil Ayres
Abstract
A review of hydrogels containing dynamic bonds that are shown to provide benefits for applications including self-healing and stimuli-induced stiffness changes.
Topics & Concepts
Self-healingSelf-healing hydrogelsCovalent bondStiffnessMaterials scienceShape-memory alloyComposite materialPolymer chemistryChemistryOrganic chemistryMedicinePathologyAlternative medicineAdvanced Materials and MechanicsHydrogels: synthesis, properties, applicationsPolymer composites and self-healing