Recent Advances in Design Strategies for Tough and Stretchable Hydrogels

• Published in: ChemPlusChem (Weinheim, Germany) Vol. 86; no. 4; pp. 601 - 611
• Main Authors: Maiti, Chiranjit, Imani, Kusuma Betha Cahaya, Yoon, Jinhwan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Germany 01.04.2021
• Subjects: double networks; dual physical crosslinking; hydrogels; mechanical properties; network structures; dual physical crosslinking; hydrogels; double networks; mechanical properties; network structures

The development of multifunctional hydrogels with excellent stretchability and toughness is one of the most fascinating subjects in soft matter research. Numerous research efforts have focused on the design of new hydrogel systems with superior mechanical properties because of their potential applic...