| Literature DB >> 27117393 |
Hui Jie Zhang1, Tao Lin Sun2,3, Ao Kai Zhang1, Yumihiko Ikura2, Tasuku Nakajima2,3, Takayuki Nonoyama2,3, Takayuki Kurokawa2,3, Osamu Ito4, Hiroyuki Ishitobi4, Jian Ping Gong2,3.
Abstract
A series of physical double-network hydrogels is synthesized based on an amphiphilic triblock copolymer. The gel, which contains strong hydrophobic domains and sacrificial dynamic bonds of hydrogen bonds, is stiff and tough, and even stiffens in concentrated saline solution. Furthermore, due to its supramolecular structure, the gel features improved self-healing and self-recovery abilities.Entities:
Keywords: amphiphilic triblock copolymers; double network; fatigue resistance; sacrificial bonds; tough hydrogels
Year: 2016 PMID: 27117393 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201600466
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Adv Mater ISSN: 0935-9648 Impact factor: 30.849