Slide-Ring Cross-Links Mediated Tough Metallosupramolecular Hydrogels with Superior Self-Recoverability

• DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.9b01281
• Publication Date: 2019-08-29T14:38:14Z
• Authors: Si Yu Zheng; Chang Liu; Lan Jiang; Ji Lin; Jin Qian; Koichi Mayumi; Zi Liang Wu; Kohzo Ito; Qiang Zheng
• Keywords: 02 engineering and technology; 0210 nano-technology

Stiff yet recoverable water-containing materials can be found in many biological tissues including tendons, cartilages, and skins. However, it remains a challenge to develop hydrogels as load-beari...