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Macromol. Chem. Phys. 2/2016
Author(s) -
Wu YunLong,
Chen Xiaohong,
Wang Wenzhu,
Loh Xian Jun
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
macromolecular chemistry and physics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.57
H-Index - 112
eISSN - 1521-3935
pISSN - 1022-1352
DOI - 10.1002/macp.201670004
Subject(s) - self healing hydrogels , biocompatibility , front cover , phase diagram , nanotechnology , materials science , polymer chemistry , cover (algebra) , chemistry , polymer science , phase (matter) , organic chemistry , engineering , mechanical engineering
Front Cover : Bioresponsive hydrogels are polymeric materials, designed to influence specific interactions with cellular systems during their biologically environmental (i.e. temperature) dependent sol‐to‐gel transition process. This review provided several species of thermoresponsive hydrogels by highlighting chemistry–structure–application relationships, with consideration of biocompatibility and molecular parameters with effects on thermogelling transition temperature, phase diagram, mechanical properties, towards promising healthcare applications. Further details can be found in the article by Yun‐Long Wu, Xiaohong Chen, Wenzhu Wang, Xian Jun Loh* on page 175.