Advances in Synthesis and Applications of Self-Healing Hydrogels

Advances in Synthesis and Applications of Self-Healing Hydrogels

BackgroundHydrogels, a type of three-dimensional (3-D) crosslinked network of polymers containing a high water concentration, have been receiving increasing attention in recent years. Self-healing hydrogels, which can return to their original structure and function after physical damage, are especia...

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Main Authors: Leqi Fan, Xuemei Ge, Yebin Qian, Minyan Wei, Zirui Zhang, Wei-En Yuan, Yuanming Ouyang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
Subjects:
self-healing
hydrogel
repair mechanism
biomedical application
biomaterials
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fbioe.2020.00654/full

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