Fabrication of polyvinyl alcohol hydrogels with excellent shape memory and ultraviolet-shielding behavior <i>via</i> the introduction of tea polyphenols
Xike Xiong, Jun Sun, Di Hu, Chao Xiao, Jianjun Wang, Qiqi Zhuo, Chuanxiang Qin, Lixing Dai
Abstract
UV irradiation. With the understanding of the UV-shielding behavior of hydrogels, this study has been able to generate biomedical materials for human skin protection, specifically skin covering the joint areas, where shape memory of the applied materials is essential.
Topics & Concepts
Self-healing hydrogelsPolyvinyl alcoholElectromagnetic shieldingMaterials scienceShape-memory alloyUltravioletComposite materialChemical engineeringPolymer chemistryOptoelectronicsEngineeringPolymer composites and self-healingPhotochromic and Fluorescence ChemistrySilk-based biomaterials and applications