Remarkable sol–gel transition of PNIPAm-based nanogels <i>via</i> large steric hindrance of side-chains
Xiaoxiao Li, Xueting Li, Tingting Xia, Wei Chen, Kenneth J. Shea, Xihua Lu
Abstract
, forming a physically crosslinked colorful hydrogel. This work is expected to greatly advance the design, synthesis, and application of the sol-gel transition of PNIPAm-based nanogel systems.
Topics & Concepts
Steric effectsCopolymerPolymer chemistryMonomerSide chainColloidChemistryMaterials scienceGlass transitionNanogelChemical engineeringOrganic chemistryPolymerDrug deliveryEngineeringHydrogels: synthesis, properties, applicationsAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and CharacterizationLiquid Crystal Research Advancements