Mechanics Underpinning Phase Separation of Hydrogels
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.2c02356
Abstract: This paper reveals the underpinning role of mechanical constraints and dynamic loading in triggering volume phase transitions and phase separation of hydrogels. Using the Flory–Rehner free energy that does not predict phase separation of hydrogels… read more here.
Keywords: phase separation; separation hydrogels; phase; mechanics ... See more keywords
Controlling Mesenchyme Tissue Remodeling via Spatial Arrangement of Mechanical Constraints
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DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.833595
Abstract: Tissue morphogenetic remodeling plays an important role in tissue repair and homeostasis and is often governed by mechanical stresses. In this study, we integrated an in vitro mesenchymal tissue experimental model with a volumetric contraction-based… read more here.
Keywords: mesenchyme tissue; controlling mesenchyme; tissue remodeling; mechanical constraints ... See more keywords