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Tunable, High Modulus Hydrogels Driven by Ionic Coacervation
Author(s) -
Hunt Jasmine N.,
Feldman Kathleen E.,
Lynd Nathaniel A.,
Deek Joanna,
Campos Luis M.,
Spruell Jason M.,
Hernandez Blanca M.,
Kramer Edward J.,
Hawker Craig J.
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.201004230
Subject(s) - self healing hydrogels , coacervate , materials science , ionic bonding , nanotechnology , modular design , chemical engineering , polymer chemistry , ion , computer science , organic chemistry , chemistry , engineering , operating system
A modular strategy for hydrogel formation based on the self‐organization of well‐defined ABA triblock copolyelectrolytes through ionic interactions in water is reported. The nature of the ionic domains, which constitute the physical crosslinks, provides for robust, yet highly tunable materials. These materials represent a diverse platform for hydrogel formation with enhanced mechanical properties and ease of synthesis while retaining a dynamic responsive nature.