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Nanofiber‐Based Hydrogels: Controllable Synthesis and Multifunctional Applications
Author(s) -
Fu Qiuxia,
Duan Cheng,
Yan Zishuo,
Li Yan,
Si Yang,
Liu Lifang,
Yu Jianyong,
Ding Bin
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
macromolecular rapid communications
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.348
H-Index - 154
eISSN - 1521-3927
pISSN - 1022-1336
DOI - 10.1002/marc.201800058
Subject(s) - self healing hydrogels , nanofiber , materials science , nanotechnology , biocompatibility , electrospinning , drug delivery , tissue engineering , polymer , composite material , engineering , biomedical engineering , polymer chemistry , metallurgy
Nanofiber‐based hydrogels (NFHGs) prepared by the combination of traditional hydrogels and novel nanofibers have demonstrated great potential in various application fields, owing to their integrated advantages of superhydrophilicity, high water‐holding capacity, good biocompatibility, enhanced mechanical strength, and excellent structural tenability. In this review, a comprehensive overview of the structure design and synthetic strategy of NFHGs derived from electrospinning technique, weaving, freeze‐drying, 3D printing, and molecular self‐assembling method is provided. The widely researched multifunctional applications, primarily involving tissue engineering, drug delivery, sensing, intelligent actuator, and oil/water separation are also presented. Furthermore, some unsolved scientific issues and possible directions for future development of this field are also intensively discussed.