Synthesis of degradable double network gels using a hydrolysable cross-linker
Takanori Yokoi, Akinori Kuzuya, Tasuku Nakajima, Takayuki Kurokawa, Jian Ping Gong, Yuichi Ohya
Abstract
Biodegradable double network (DN) gels with remarkably high mechanical strength and toughness were synthesised. The biodegradable DN gels can be potentially applied in biomedical applications such as cartilage regeneration.
Topics & Concepts
ToughnessRegeneration (biology)LinkerChemistryPolymer chemistryPolymerChemical engineeringComposite materialMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryComputer scienceOperating systemBiologyCell biologyEngineeringHydrogels: synthesis, properties, applicationsConnective tissue disorders researchSupramolecular Self-Assembly in Materials