Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
A
novel
supramolecular
hydrogel
based
on
water-insoluble
terpyridine
derivative
DA-BET
and
surfactants
is
developed.
The
interactions
between
are
revealed
by
various
experiments
DFT
theoretical
calculations.
Macromolecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
58(4), P. 1923 - 1934
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Developing
closed-loop
recyclable
thermosets
and
understanding
their
structure–property
relationships
are
essential
steps
in
advancing
a
circular
materials
economy.
Here,
we
present
vinylogous
urethane
(VU)
thermoset
with
recyclability,
synthesized
through
the
reaction
of
polytetrahydrofuran
bisacetoacetate
(aPTHF)
tris(2-aminoethyl)amine
(TREN).
These
VU
polymers
exhibit
high
elasticity,
only
3–9%
residual
strain
observed
after
cyclic
tensile
testing
at
maximum
100%,
depending
on
molecular
weight
aPTHF
network
cross-link
density.
The
two
structural
parameters
also
allow
modulation
mechanical
stress-relaxation
properties
elastomers.
To
investigate
hydrolysis
linkages
within
hydrophobic
matrix,
employed
heterogeneous
system
using
biphasic
mixture
HCl
CDCl3.
Our
findings
show
that
VUs
remain
stable
pure
water
but
can
be
dissociated
under
acidic
conditions,
dissociation
rate
accelerated
higher
temperatures
and/or
presence
concentrations.
detailed
investigations
indicate
potential
elastomers
as
sustainable
substrates
for
wearable
sensors.
We
therefore
conduct
case
study
synthesizing
sensor
incorporation
multiwalled
carbon
nanotubes
(MCNs)
into
elastomer
matrix.
robustly
detect
various
movements.
Moreover,
treatment
both
neat
polymer
composite
diethyl
ether
solvent
allows
excellent
recovery
(>90%)
TREN
(86%),
without
discernible
damage
to
MCNs
reclaimed
from
latter.
Aggregate,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(5)
Published: May 15, 2024
Abstract
Supercapacitors
(SCs)
are
studied
and
used
in
various
fields
due
to
their
high
power
density,
fast
charging/discharging
rate,
as
well
long
cycle
life.
Compared
other
traditional
electrode
electrolyte
materials,
supramolecular
hydrogels
have
great
advantages
the
application
of
SCs
excellent
properties.
Unlike
covalent
bonds,
systems
assembled
through
dynamic
reversible
including
host–guest
interactions,
ion
electrostatic
hydrogen
bonding,
coordination
etc.
The
resulting
show
some
special
functions,
such
stretching,
compression,
adhesion,
self‐healing,
stimulus
responsiveness,
etc.,
making
them
strong
candidates
for
next
generation
energy
storage
devices.
This
paper
reviews
representative
progress
electrodes,
electrolytes,
based
on
hydrogels.
Besides,
properties
hydrogels,
conductivity,
extensibility,
compressibility
elasticity,
frost
resistance,
flexibility,
also
reviewed
highlight
key
role
hydrogel
materials
SCs.
In
addition,
this
article
discusses
challenges
faced
by
current
technologies,
hoping
continue
promoting
future
research
field.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 11, 2025
Abstract
Self‐healing
hydrogels
are
intelligent
wound
dressings
to
repair
structural
damage
caused
by
limb
movement,
demonstrating
advantages
in
stretchable
management.
Chitosan
is
widely
used
the
preparation
of
due
biocompatibility
and
biodegradability.
However,
self‐healing
efficiency
mechanical
strength
chitosan
not
ideal.
To
address
issues,
three
hydrogels:
single
schiff
base
network
(OH),
double
schiff‐base
bond
hydrogel
(OHD),
borate
ester
bond/schiff
(OHPB)
designed.
The
time
OHPB
only
0.7
s
measured
real‐time
electrochemical
test,
while
OH
OHD
3.5
h
1.5
h.
Furthermore,
exhibits
desirable
tissue
adhesion.
Following
destruction‐repair
process,
CIP
exosome
loaded
(ec⊂OHPB)
displays
approximate
100%
drug
leakage
resistance
achieve
long‐term
antibacterial,
cells
migration
promotion
M2
polarization.
ec⊂OHPB
significantly
accelerates
infected
wounds
healing
relieving
inflammation,
facilitating
angiogenesis
collagen
deposition,
promoting
epidermal
remodeling.
Consequently,
with
instantaneous
property
enhanced
performance
makes
it
possible
broaden
application
prospects
dressings.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 12, 2024
Abstract
Natural
polysaccharides‐based
hydrogels
have
drawn
extensive
attention
yet
been
plagued
by
less
desirable
stretchability
due
to
their
inherent
nature.
Here,
ultra‐stretchable
starch‐based
(amylopectin/polyacrylamide,
AAM)
are
developed
constructing
reversible
intramolecular
physical
interactions.
This
strategy
endows
the
hydrogel
with
exceedingly
ultrahigh
deformation
a
continuous
hydrogen
bonding
network.
It
can
be
stretched
from
than
0.5
>300
cm
without
breakage
that
elongation
exceeds
600
times
original
length.
The
collected
universal
testing
machine
reaches
up
36
000%
outperforming
previous
reports
and
demonstrating
extraordinary
stretchability.
Furthermore,
an
interwoven
structure
of
interaction
trace
covalent
bonds
make
stress
reach
0.28
MPa,
accompanied
ultra‐high
strain
22
500%
significant
toughness
(47
MJ·m
−3
).
displays
high
transparency
(≈93%),
low‐temperature
resistance,
moisturizing
property,
interfacial
adhesion
property.
Intriguingly,
aqueous
precursor
act
as
inks
prepare
various
forms
within
minutes
through
facile
writing
or
drawing
method.
verifies
strong
potential
in
both
fields
human
motion
sensor
(After
long‐term
conditions)
energy
storage.
study
will
facilitate
progress
multifunctional
hydrogels.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
Abstract
Smart
hydrogels
with
multi‐fluorescent
properties
hold
great
promise
for
information
encryption.
However,
conventional
fluorescent
often
lack
adequate
mechanical
and
multiple
responsiveness,
limiting
their
range
of
applications.
In
this
study,
a
multifunctional
hydrogel
featuring
an
interpenetrating
polymer
network
(IPN)
composed
poly(vinyl
alcohol)
(PVA)
poly(acrylic
amide‐co‐2‐acrylamido‐2‐methylpropane
sulfonic
acid)
P(AM/AMPS)
chemical
cross‐linking
networks
is
designed.
Through
the
coordination
lanthanide
ions
(Eu
3+
,
Tb
)
glycine,
achieves
exceptional
stretchability
(over
900%)
adjustable
photoluminescence
properties.
Due
to
acid
groups
on
2‐acrylamide‐2‐methylpropanesulfonic
(AMPS),
which
support
various
noncovalent
interactions,
PVA‐P(AM/AMPS)‐Gly‐Ln
displays
strong
reversible
adhesive
diverse
substrates.
Ultimately,
assembled
into
multifunctional,
flexible
sensor,
boasting
satisfactory
sensitivity
(GF
=
5.3),
rapid
response
rate
(100
ms),
outstanding
characteristics,
highlighting
its
potential
applications
in
human
motion
detection