Robust methylcellulose hydrogels reinforced with chitin nanocrystals.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.03.009
Abstract: Many reinforcing materials have been investigated to improve the mechanical performance of the host matrices. Among reinforcing materials, α-chitin nanocrystals (α-ChNCs) from shrimp or crab shells were recently used as reinforcing nanofillers of polymer nanocomposites.… read more here.
Keywords: nanocomposite hydrogels; chncs; robust methylcellulose; methylcellulose hydrogels ... See more keywords
Evaluation of the subtle trade-off between physical stability and thermo-responsiveness in crosslinked methylcellulose hydrogels.
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DOI: 10.1039/d0sm00269k
Abstract: Methylcellulose (MC) hydrogels, undergoing sol-gel reversible transition upon temperature changes, lend themselves to smart system applications. However, their reduced stability in aqueous environment and unsatisfactory mechanical properties limit the breadth of their possible applications. Here,… read more here.
Keywords: subtle trade; thermo; methylcellulose hydrogels; trade physical ... See more keywords