Issue 34, 2016

Mussel-inspired multifunctional supramolecular hydrogels with self-healing, shape memory and adhesive properties

Abstract

A novel multifunctional supramolecular hydrogel with self-healing, shape memory and adhesive properties is successfully developed on the basis of dynamic phenylboronic acid (PBA)–catechol interactions. The reversible nature of PBA–catechol bonds renders the hydrogel with outstanding self-healing and shape memory behavior, and the mussel-inspired catechol moieties generate fascinating adhesive properties.

Graphical abstract: Mussel-inspired multifunctional supramolecular hydrogels with self-healing, shape memory and adhesive properties

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
27 Jun 2016
Accepted
03 Aug 2016
First published
04 Aug 2016

Polym. Chem., 2016,7, 5343-5346

Mussel-inspired multifunctional supramolecular hydrogels with self-healing, shape memory and adhesive properties

Z. Li, W. Lu, T. Ngai, X. Le, J. Zheng, N. Zhao, Y. Huang, X. Wen, J. Zhang and T. Chen, Polym. Chem., 2016, 7, 5343 DOI: 10.1039/C6PY01112H

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