Influence of Crosslink Density on Swelling and Conformation of Surface-Constrained Poly(N-Isopropylacrylamide) Hydrogels

A stimuli-responsive microgel is a three-dimensional polymer network that is able to absorb and expel a solvent (commonly water). These materials are unique in the fact that their sponge-like behavior can be actuated by environmental cues, like temperature, ion concentration, pH, and light. Because...

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Main Author: Cates, Ryan S
Format: Others
Published: Scholar Commons 2010
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Online Access:https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/1592
https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2591&context=etd