Strong, tough and anisotropic bioinspired hydrogels
Shu Wang, Lei Ling, Yuanhao Tian, Huiming Ning, Ning Hu, Peiyi Wu, Hanqing Jiang, Lidan Zhang, Xiaolin Luo, Feng Liu, Rui Zou, Jie Wen, Xiaopeng Wu, Chenxing Xiang, Jie Liu
Abstract
) compared with other strong hydrogels and even natural tendons. In addition, excellent conductivity, strain sensing capability, water retention, freezing resistance, swelling resistance, and biocompatibility can also be achieved. This work provides a new and effective method to fabricate multifunctional anisotropic hydrogels with high tunable strength and toughness with potential applications in the fields of regenerative medicine, flexible sensors, and soft robotics.
Topics & Concepts
Self-healing hydrogelsMaterials scienceAnisotropyPolymerMacromoleculeSolventChemical engineeringNanotechnologyPolymer chemistryComposite materialChemistryOrganic chemistryEngineeringQuantum mechanicsBiochemistryPhysicsHydrogels: synthesis, properties, applicationsAdvanced Materials and MechanicsAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials