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Title | Injectable and Cytocompatible Tough Double-Network Hydrogels through Tandem Supramolecular and Covalent Crosslinking. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2016 |
Authors | Rodell CB, Dusaj NN, Highley CB, Burdick JA |
Journal | Adv Mater |
Volume | 28 |
Issue | 38 |
Pagination | 8419-8424 |
Date Published | 2016 Oct |
ISSN | 1521-4095 |
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. |
DOI | 10.1002/adma.201602268 |
Alternate Journal | Adv. Mater. Weinheim |
PubMed ID | 27479881 |