Making Highly Elastic and Tough Hydrogels from Doughs
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202206577
Abstract: A hydrogel is often fabricated from preexisting polymer chains by covalently crosslinking them into a polymer network. The crosslinks make the hydrogel swellâresistant but brittle. This conflict is resolved here by making a hydrogel from… read more here.
Keywords: elastic tough; polymer; hydrogel; swell resistant ... See more keywords
Manufacture of Bilayered Composite Hydrogels with Strong, Elastic, and Tough Properties for Osteochondral Repair Applications
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DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics8020203
Abstract: Layered composite hydrogels have been considered attractive materials for use in osteochondral repair and regeneration. These hydrogel materials should be mechanically strong, elastic, and tough besides fulfilling some basic requirements such as biocompatibility and biodegradability.… read more here.
Keywords: bilayered composite; composite hydrogels; elastic tough; strong elastic ... See more keywords