Fracture toughness of hydrogels: measurement and interpretation
The fracture mechanics of hydrogels, especially those with significantly enhanced
toughness, has attracted extensive research interests. In this article we discuss the …
toughness, has attracted extensive research interests. In this article we discuss the …
A comprehensive review of the structures and properties of ionic polymeric materials
Dynamic materials, which include ionic polymeric materials, contain specific bonds or
interactions that can reversibly break and reform under certain stimuli or conditions. Among …
interactions that can reversibly break and reform under certain stimuli or conditions. Among …
Mussel-inspired cellulose nanocomposite tough hydrogels with synergistic self-healing, adhesive, and strain-sensitive properties
C Shao, M Wang, L Meng, H Chang, B Wang… - Chemistry of …, 2018 - ACS Publications
The remarkable progress in efforts to prepare conductive self-healing hydrogels mimicking
human skin's functions has been witnessed in recent years. However, it remains a great …
human skin's functions has been witnessed in recent years. However, it remains a great …
50th anniversary perspective: Networks and gels: Soft but dynamic and tough
C Creton - Macromolecules, 2017 - ACS Publications
Soft polymer networks have seen an explosion of recent developments motivated by new
high tech applications in the biomedical field or in engineering. We present a candid and …
high tech applications in the biomedical field or in engineering. We present a candid and …
High-strength, tough, and self-healing nanocomposite physical hydrogels based on the synergistic effects of dynamic hydrogen bond and dual coordination bonds
C Shao, H Chang, M Wang, F Xu… - ACS applied materials & …, 2017 - ACS Publications
Dynamic noncovalent interactions with reversible nature are critical for the integral synthesis
of self-healing biological materials. In this work, we developed a simple one-pot strategy to …
of self-healing biological materials. In this work, we developed a simple one-pot strategy to …
Molecularly engineered dual‐crosslinked hydrogel with ultrahigh mechanical strength, toughness, and good self‐recovery
DOI: 10.1002/adma. 201405022 points to develop stretchable and tough hydrogels, but its
tensile stress is only≈ 150 kPa.[21] Except for ultrahigh strength, good self-recovery …
tensile stress is only≈ 150 kPa.[21] Except for ultrahigh strength, good self-recovery …
Metal-coordination complexes mediated physical hydrogels with high toughness, stick–slip tearing behavior, and good processability
It is challenging to develop hydrogels with a combination of excellent mechanical properties,
versatile functions, and good processability. Here we report a physical hydrogel of poly …
versatile functions, and good processability. Here we report a physical hydrogel of poly …
Mussel-inspired electroactive and antioxidative scaffolds with incorporation of polydopamine-reduced graphene oxide for enhancing skin wound healing
P Tang, L Han, P Li, Z Jia, K Wang… - … applied materials & …, 2019 - ACS Publications
Wound repair and tissue regeneration are complex processes that involve many
physiological signals. Thus, employing novel wound dressings with potent biological activity …
physiological signals. Thus, employing novel wound dressings with potent biological activity …
Integrating sacrificial bonds into dynamic covalent networks toward mechanically robust and malleable elastomers
Y Liu, Z Tang, S Wu, B Guo - ACS Macro Letters, 2019 - ACS Publications
Vitrimers are a class of covalently cross-linked polymers that have drawn great attention due
to their fascinating properties such as malleability and reprocessability. The state of art …
to their fascinating properties such as malleability and reprocessability. The state of art …
Role of hierarchy structure on the mechanical adaptation of self-healing hydrogels under cyclic stretching
Soft materials with mechanical adaptability have substantial potential for various
applications in tissue engineering. Gaining a deep understanding of the structural evolution …
applications in tissue engineering. Gaining a deep understanding of the structural evolution …