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Versatile and Simple Strategy for Preparing Bilayer Hydrogels with Janus Characteristics.

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Bilayer hydrogels are attracting tremendous attention for their capability to integrate several different functions on the two sides of the gel, that is, imparting the gel with Janus characteristics, which… Click to show full abstract

Bilayer hydrogels are attracting tremendous attention for their capability to integrate several different functions on the two sides of the gel, that is, imparting the gel with Janus characteristics, which is highly desired in many engineering and biomedical applications including soft actuators, hydrogel patches, and wearable electronics. However, the preparation process of the bilayer materials usually involves several complicated steps and is time-consuming, while the interfacial bonding is another main concern. Here, a simple and versatile method is proposed to obtain bilayer hydrogels within just one step based on the method of introducing viscosity contrast of the precursors for different layers. The bilayer structure can be well maintained during the whole preparation process with a constrained interfacial molecular exchange to ensure the strong bonding strength. The key requirements for forming distinct bilayer structures in situ are studied and discussed in detail. Bilayer hydrogels with different chemical designs are prepared via this strategy to tailor the good distribution of desired functions for soft actuators, wound healing patches, and wearable electronics. We believe that the strategy illustrated here will provide new insights into the preparation and application of bilayer materials.

Keywords: versatile simple; bilayer hydrogels; bilayer; janus characteristics; simple strategy

Journal Title: ACS applied materials & interfaces
Year Published: 2022

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