Dynamic supramolecular hydrogels mediated by chemical reactions
Jingjing Chen, Hucheng Wang, Feng Long, Shengyu Bai, Yiming Wang
Abstract
formation of a hydrazone bond in water. We discuss how the formation of the hydrazone-based supramolecular hydrogels can be controlled in time and space. After that, we describe transient assembly of supramolecular hydrogels powered by out-of-equilibrium chemical reaction networks regulated by chemical fuels, which show unique properties such as finite lifetime, dynamic structures, and regenerative capabilities. Finally, we provide a perspective on the future investigations that need to be done urgently, which range from fundamental research to real-life applications of dynamic supramolecular hydrogels.
Topics & Concepts
Self-healing hydrogelsSupramolecular chemistryFeature (linguistics)NanotechnologyChemistryComputer scienceMaterials sciencePolymer chemistryOrganic chemistryMoleculeLinguisticsPhilosophySupramolecular Self-Assembly in MaterialsSupramolecular Chemistry and ComplexesPolydiacetylene-based materials and applications