Extremely compressible hydrogel via incorporation of modified graphitic carbon nitride

Kumru, B., Molinari, V., Dünnebacke, R., Blank, K. G. and Schmidt, B. V.K.J. (2019) Extremely compressible hydrogel via incorporation of modified graphitic carbon nitride. Macromolecular Rapid Communications, 40(4), 1800712. (doi: 10.1002/marc.201800712) (PMID:30500100)

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Abstract

Extremely compressible hydrogels are fabricated in one pot via sulfonic‐acid‐modified graphitic carbon nitride (g‐CN‐AHPA) as a visible light photoinitiator and reinforcer. The hydrogels show unusual compressibility upon applied stress up to 12 MPa, presenting temporary physical deformation, and remain undamaged after stress removal despite their high water content (90 wt%). Cyclic compressibility proves the fatigue resistance of the covalently and electrostatically reinforced system that possesses tissue adhesive properties, shock resistance, cut resistance, and little to no toxicity.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Schmidt, Dr Bernhard
Authors: Kumru, B., Molinari, V., Dünnebacke, R., Blank, K. G., and Schmidt, B. V.K.J.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Chemistry
Journal Name:Macromolecular Rapid Communications
Publisher:Wiley
ISSN:1022-1336
ISSN (Online):1521-3927
Published Online:30 November 2018

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