A series of N-substituted acrylamide monomers and the temperature sensitive hydrogels of their copolymer with N, N'-methylene-bis -acrylamide (Bis) have been synthesized. The effects of monomer structures, composi...A series of N-substituted acrylamide monomers and the temperature sensitive hydrogels of their copolymer with N, N'-methylene-bis -acrylamide (Bis) have been synthesized. The effects of monomer structures, composition of the initial monomer mixture, polymerization temperature, the extent of ionization of the network and the presence of acid, base, salt or organic compound on the formation and the swelling characteristics of the temperature sensitive hydrogels have been systematically studied. The mechanism of the temperature sensitive phase transformation of the hydrogels was also investigated.展开更多
Hydrogels,which are three-dimensional networks of crosslinked hydrophilic polymers,have become crucial for various advanced applications owing to their exceptional water absorption and swelling properties.This review ...Hydrogels,which are three-dimensional networks of crosslinked hydrophilic polymers,have become crucial for various advanced applications owing to their exceptional water absorption and swelling properties.This review explores the applications of hydrogels based on their unique swelling properties,beyond their application in traditional drug delivery,focusing on atmospheric water harvesting,hydrogel actuator,expansion microscopy(ExM),and 3D nanofabrication through controlled deswelling.We first discuss the factors influencing hydrogel swelling,such as network size and polymer properties.Next,we explore the mechanisms underlying hydrogel swelling,emphasizing the interplay between various forces.Hydrogel swelling enables ExM for super-resolution imaging of biological tissues,while controlled deswelling of hydrogels facilitates the creation of intricate 3D structures with nanoscale precision—a breakthrough for additive manufacturing techniques.Despite these advantages,challenges still remain.We conclude this review by emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary research to address these limitations and unlock the full potential of the hydrogel technology.The future of hydrogel research holds promise for revolutionary contributions to environmental science,robotics,and biomedical imaging.展开更多
基金Sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘A series of N-substituted acrylamide monomers and the temperature sensitive hydrogels of their copolymer with N, N'-methylene-bis -acrylamide (Bis) have been synthesized. The effects of monomer structures, composition of the initial monomer mixture, polymerization temperature, the extent of ionization of the network and the presence of acid, base, salt or organic compound on the formation and the swelling characteristics of the temperature sensitive hydrogels have been systematically studied. The mechanism of the temperature sensitive phase transformation of the hydrogels was also investigated.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.22005115,21932003,and 22161132009).
文摘Hydrogels,which are three-dimensional networks of crosslinked hydrophilic polymers,have become crucial for various advanced applications owing to their exceptional water absorption and swelling properties.This review explores the applications of hydrogels based on their unique swelling properties,beyond their application in traditional drug delivery,focusing on atmospheric water harvesting,hydrogel actuator,expansion microscopy(ExM),and 3D nanofabrication through controlled deswelling.We first discuss the factors influencing hydrogel swelling,such as network size and polymer properties.Next,we explore the mechanisms underlying hydrogel swelling,emphasizing the interplay between various forces.Hydrogel swelling enables ExM for super-resolution imaging of biological tissues,while controlled deswelling of hydrogels facilitates the creation of intricate 3D structures with nanoscale precision—a breakthrough for additive manufacturing techniques.Despite these advantages,challenges still remain.We conclude this review by emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary research to address these limitations and unlock the full potential of the hydrogel technology.The future of hydrogel research holds promise for revolutionary contributions to environmental science,robotics,and biomedical imaging.
