Thermoresponsive Supramolecular Hydrogel

Recovers in 10 seconds

A thermoresponsive supramolecular hydrogel that achieves programmable shape memory via synergistic dipole-dipole and hydrogen bonding, recovering from a temporary shape within 10 seconds at 37°C while exhibiting high toughness and 1000% stretchability.

Xiang, Chuyang · Fu, Rumin · Tian, Yu · Kang, Xinchang · Guan, Youjun · Li, Tong · Lin, Yeying · Liu, Mingjie · Zhongyan, Gengchen · Zhou, Lei · Tan, Guoxing

Scientia Sinica Chimica 2024

Specifications

Toughness

{'zh': '', 'en': '0.06'} MJ/m³

Tensile strength

{'zh': '', 'en': '0.02'} MPa

最大拉伸率

{'zh': '1000', 'en': ''} %

Advantages

Temporary shape fixed in 5 min at 10°C and recovered in 10 s at 37°C