Anisotropic Hydrogels with a Multiscale Hierarchical Structure Exhibiting High Strength and Toughness for Mimicking Tendons.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c18989
Abstract: Owing to their anisotropic and hierarchical structure, tendons exhibit an outstanding mechanical performance despite the low polymer concentration and softness of the constituent materials. Here, we propose a tendon-mimicking, strong, and tough hydrogel with a… read more here.
Keywords: strength; anisotropic hydrogels; structure; strength toughness ... See more keywords