A redox responsive polymeric gel based on ionic crosslinking

被引:28
作者
Fei, Shih-To
Phelps, Mwita V. B.
Wang, Yang
Barrett, Eric
Gandhi, Farhan
Allcock, Harry R. [1 ]
机构
[1] Penn State Univ, Dept Chem, University Pk, PA 16802 USA
[2] Penn State Univ, Dept Aerosp Engn, University Pk, PA 16802 USA
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D O I
10.1039/b516972k
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
We report here an electrochemically responsive polymer hydrogel based on ionic crosslinking. The crosslinking by metal cations and anionic carboxylic acid side groups can be controlled by redox reactions. The crosslinks dissociate when the cation crosslinker is reduced to a lower oxidation state and reform following oxidation, which leads to a reversible and localized swelling-contraction. By choosing biocompatible components and miniaturization designs, the system has potential in microrobotic and biomedical applications.
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页码:397 / 401
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