Mussel-inspired multifunctional supramolecular hydrogels with self-healing, shape memory and adhesive properties. Issue 34 (11th August 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Li, Zhaowen; Lu, Wei; Ngai, To; Le, Xiaoxia; Zheng, Jing; Zhao, Ning; Huang, Youju; Wen, Xiufang; Zhang, Jiawei; Chen, Tao
• Is Part Of: Polymer chemistry. Volume 7:Issue 34(2016)
• Page Start: 5343
• Page End: 5346
• Publication Date: 2016-08-11
• Subjects: Polymers -- Periodicals; Macromolecules -- Periodicals; Polymerization -- Periodicals; 547.705
• DOI: 10.1039/c6py01112h
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1759-9954

Abstract

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. 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.