Tough hydrogel with high water content and ordered fibrous structures as an artificial human ligament
Songjiu Han, Qirui Wu, Jundong Zhu, Jiayu Zhang, Anbang Chen, Shu Su, Jiantao Liu, Jianren Huang, Xiaoxiang Yang, Lunhui Guan
Abstract
, as well as excellent stress sensitivity. The outstanding durability of the artificial ligament provides an all-around solution for biomedical applications.
Topics & Concepts
Flexibility (engineering)Materials scienceAnisotropyLigamentComposite materialWater contentBreaking strengthBiomedical engineeringAnatomyGeotechnical engineeringEngineeringBiologyOpticsStatisticsMathematicsPhysicsHydrogels: synthesis, properties, applicationsAdvanced Materials and MechanicsCephalopods and Marine Biology