Insights on the influence of functional side groups on the mechanical performance of Poly(2-oxazoline)/Poly(acrylate) double network hydrogels
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Double network hydrogels (DNHs) are strong and tough materials that surpass the performance of conventional hydrogels, making them highly attractive for various applications in biomedicine, membrane technology , and energy storage. The number of suitable systems known so far is rather limited. We have recently introduced a poly(2-oxazoline) (POx)-based DNH combined with poly (acrylic acid) that has a superior compressive strength compared to common DNHs entirely composed of two poly(acrylate) networks. To further explore the potential of cross-linked POx as primary networks for DNHs, a series of different poly (acrylate)s was employed as secondary network and the resulting DNHs were investigated regarding their mechanical properties.
Source: Polymer
Authors: Paola Andrea Benitez-Duif, Sebastian Weckes, Ricardo M. Pinto Ferreira, Daniel Kurka, Joerg C. Tiller
Institution: TU Dortmund University
Language: English
Subfield: Molecular Medicine
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,860
OpenAlex ID: W4405930909