Injectable and Cytocompatible Tough Double-Network Hydrogels through Tandem Supramolecular and Covalent Crosslinking.

TitleInjectable and Cytocompatible Tough Double-Network Hydrogels through Tandem Supramolecular and Covalent Crosslinking.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2016
AuthorsRodell CB, Dusaj NN, Highley CB, Burdick JA
JournalAdv Mater
Volume28
Issue38
Pagination8419-8424
Date Published2016 Oct
ISSN1521-4095
Abstract

Double-network theory is extended to include guest-host interactions, enabling injectability and cytcompatibility of tough hydrogels. Noncovalent interactions are used as a sacrificial network to toughen covalently crosslinked hydrogels formed from hyaluronic acid. Shear thinning of supramolecular bonds allows hydrogel injection and rapid self-healing, while gentle reaction conditions permit cell encapsulation with high viability.

DOI10.1002/adma.201602268
Alternate JournalAdv. Mater. Weinheim
PubMed ID27479881