Hydrophobic association mediated physical hydrogels with high strength and healing ability

• Published in: Polymer (Guilford) Vol. 100; pp. 60 - 68
• Main Authors: Geng, Yuhui, Lin, Xiao Ying, Pan, Pengju, Shan, Guorong, Bao, Yongzhong, Song, Yihu, Wu, Zi Liang, Zheng, Qiang
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 25.09.2016
• Subjects: Copolymers; Gels; Healing; High strength; Hydorgels; Hydrogels; Hydrophobic association; Mechanical properties; Monomers; Polymerization; Shape memory; Stimuli-triggered healing; Hydrophobic association; Hydorgels; Shape memory; Stimuli-triggered healing

Supramolecular polymeric hydrogels, combining the responsiveness of noncovalent interactions and good mechanical properties of polymers, have received increasing attentions due to their high strength, multi-responses to stimuli, and good processability. In this article, we develop transparent physic...