Dual-Network Hydrogel Patch

NIR-triggered easy removal

Adhesion strength can be tuned via NIR photothermal effect, while providing synergistic antibacterial and antioxidant functions to modulate the wound microenvironment and avoid secondary damage upon removal.

Li, Yan · Zhuo-Yi, Zhang · Li, Yang · Zhu, Chenghui · Fan, Daidi

ACS Nano 2025

Advantages

Instant/tunable adhesion properties

NIR-mediated regulation of adhesion strength

Superior photothermal effect

Synergistic modulation of pathological microenvironment