Mussel-inspired pH-triggered reversible foamed multi-responsive gel – the surprising effect of water

• DOI: 10.1039/c3cc41332b
• Publication Date: 2013-03-18T14:06:28Z
• Authors: Mohammad Vatankha...; Amin GhavamiNejad; Saud Hashmi; Florian J. Stadler
• Keywords: Catechol

Novel covalent gels were prepared by complexation of polymer-bound catechols with NaBH4 at pH ≈ 9. These can absorb humidity, which changes the catechol-borate bonds from irreversible to reversible. Furthermore, humidity induces self-healing, proven rheological data.