| Literature DB >> 23423947 |
Takahiro Kakuta1, Yoshinori Takashima, Masaki Nakahata, Miyuki Otsubo, Hiroyasu Yamaguchi, Akira Harada.
Abstract
Supramolecular hydrogels formed by a host-guest interaction show self-healing properties. The cube-shaped hydrogels with β-cyclodextrin and adamantane guest molecules mend after being broken. The hydrogels sufficiently heal to form a single gel, and the initial strength is restored. Although contact between a freshly cut and uncut surface does not mend the gels, two freshly cut surfaces selectively mend.Entities:
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Year: 2013 PMID: 23423947 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201205321
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Adv Mater ISSN: 0935-9648 Impact factor: 30.849