Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(30)
Published: May 12, 2024
Zwitterionic
polymers
have
emerged
as
an
important
class
of
biomaterials
to
construct
wound
dressings
and
antifouling
coatings
over
the
past
decade
due
their
excellent
hydrophilicity.
However,
all
reported
zwitterionic
are
nondegradable
because
noncleavable
carbon─carbon
bonding
backbones,
must
be
removed
periodically
after
treatment
avoid
hypoxia
in
wound,
thus
leading
potential
secondary
injury.
In
this
work,
a
biodegradable
polyzwitterion
patch
is
fabricated
for
first
time
by
ring-opening
polymerization
carboxybetaine
dithiolane
(CBDS),
which
self-crosslinked
via
inter-amide
hydrogen
bonds
dipole-dipole
interactions
on
side
chains.
The
unprecedented
polyCBDS
(PCBDS)
demonstrates
enough
ductility
owing
intermolecular
physical
fully
cover
irregular
wounds,
also
showing
biodegradability
performance
resulted
from
existence
disulfide
groups.
Besides,
PCBDS
degradation-induced
released
CBDS
owns
potent
antioxidant
antibacterial
activities.
This
used
diabetic
dressing,
inhibiting
bacterial
adhesion
external
surface,
its
degradation
products
can
exactly
kill
bacteria
scavenge
excessive
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
at
site
regulate
local
microenvironment,
including
regulation
cytokine
express
macrophage
polarization,
accelerating
infected
repair,
avoiding
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(49)
Published: July 19, 2023
Abstract
α‐lipoic
acid
(LA),
a
coenzyme,
has
proved
to
have
excellent
antioxidant
and
antibacterial
activities;
however,
its
intrinsic
hydrophobicity
metastability
of
polyLA
remains
major
challenge
for
the
application
LA‐based
bulk
materials
in
biomedical
field.
Herein,
self‐stabilized
deep
eutectic
supramolecular
polymer
(
LA‐DESP)
adhesive
is
created
by
one‐step
heating
mixture
LA
sodium
α‐lipoate
(LA‐Na)
(S‐,
R‐isomer,
racemate)
without
introducing
any
exogenous
stabilizing
molecules.
The
underlying
effect
LA/LA‐Na
unveiled
be
originated
from
multiple
hydrogen
bonds
between
polyLA‐Na,
which
not
only
prevent
depolymerization
but
also
lower
melting
point
LA‐DESP
near
body
pathological
temperature.
Copolymerization
LA‐Na
slows
down
dissociation
thus
affording
sustainable
release
bioactive
small
molecules
satisfactory
functions.
Also,
exhibits
fast
tough
adhesion
diverse
substrates,
including
wet
tissues,
relying
on
situ
curing
property
rich
carboxyl
groups.
explored
as
tissue
sealant,
can
well
replace
surgical
suture
enhance
wound
healing
skin
incision
rat
model.
unprecedented
will
provide
new
strategy
development
bioadhesives.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
124(12), P. 7829 - 7906
Published: June 3, 2024
Covalent
network
polymers,
as
materials
composed
of
atoms
interconnected
by
covalent
bonds
in
a
continuous
network,
are
known
for
their
thermal
and
chemical
stability.
Over
the
past
two
decades,
these
have
undergone
significant
transformations,
gaining
properties
such
malleability,
environmental
responsiveness,
recyclability,
crystallinity,
customizable
porosity,
enabled
development
integration
dynamic
chemistry
(DCvC).
In
this
review,
we
explore
innovative
realm
polymers
focusing
on
recent
advances
achieved
through
application
DCvC.
We
start
examining
history
fundamental
principles
DCvC,
detailing
its
inception
core
concepts
noting
key
role
reversible
bond
formation.
Then
reprocessability
DCvC
is
thoroughly
discussed,
starting
from
milestones
that
marked
evolution
progressing
to
current
trends
applications.
The
influence
crystallinity
then
reviewed,
covering
diversity,
synthesis
techniques,
functionalities.
concluding
section,
address
challenges
faced
field
speculates
potential
future
directions.
ACS Materials Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
5(2), P. 480 - 490
Published: Jan. 13, 2023
The
hydrogen
bond,
one
of
the
simplest
and
most
versatile
noncovalent
interactions,
is
essential
for
many
dynamic
functions
in
living
systems.
After
long-term
fundamental
development,
H-bond
chemistry
has
been
well
established,
with
a
large
family
molecular
moieties
tunable
binding
affinities
available.
In
past
several
years,
growing
interest
polymeric
materials
aroused
series
emerging
applications
material
design.
This
Perspective
aims
at
discussing
design
principles
H-bond-based
by
summarizing
state
art
recently
emerged
materials.
Opportunities
challenges
are
proposed
to
provide
an
overview
this
research
topic,
possible
future
directions,
potential
applications.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(24)
Published: Feb. 12, 2024
Abstract
Infrared
transmitting
materials
(IRTMs)
are
prone
to
mechanical
and
corrosion
damage
during
long‐time
exposure
harsh
outside
environments.
However,
conventional
IRTMs
frequently
lack
self‐repairability
that
limit
their
lifespan.
To
address
the
limitation,
thioctic
acid‐based
epoxy
resins
(TAEs)
developed
from
natural
acid
commercial
monomers.
The
double
ring‐opening
polymerization
(ROP)
reactions
of
groups
result
in
dual
dynamic
covalent
bonds
with
varying
bond
energies
containing
relatively
weak
disulfide
strong
ester
bonds.
As
compared
adaptable
networks
(CANs)
present
rapid
creep
properties
when
heated,
TAEs
maintain
geometric
stability
self‐repairing
at
a
mild
temperature
80
°C
by
enhancing
network
integrity
through
stable
crosslinking
points.
feature
renders
capability
while
maintaining
precise
geometrical
dimensions,
which
is
suitable
for
infrared
devices.
On
other
hand,
exhibit
high
near‐infrared
transmittance
(>80%).
Therefore,
demonstrate
they
can
be
used
as
superior
polymeric
IRTM.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(30)
Published: May 12, 2024
Zwitterionic
polymers
have
emerged
as
an
important
class
of
biomaterials
to
construct
wound
dressings
and
antifouling
coatings
over
the
past
decade
due
their
excellent
hydrophilicity.
However,
all
reported
zwitterionic
are
nondegradable
because
noncleavable
carbon─carbon
bonding
backbones,
must
be
removed
periodically
after
treatment
avoid
hypoxia
in
wound,
thus
leading
potential
secondary
injury.
In
this
work,
a
biodegradable
polyzwitterion
patch
is
fabricated
for
first
time
by
ring-opening
polymerization
carboxybetaine
dithiolane
(CBDS),
which
self-crosslinked
via
inter-amide
hydrogen
bonds
dipole-dipole
interactions
on
side
chains.
The
unprecedented
polyCBDS
(PCBDS)
demonstrates
enough
ductility
owing
intermolecular
physical
fully
cover
irregular
wounds,
also
showing
biodegradability
performance
resulted
from
existence
disulfide
groups.
Besides,
PCBDS
degradation-induced
released
CBDS
owns
potent
antioxidant
antibacterial
activities.
This
used
diabetic
dressing,
inhibiting
bacterial
adhesion
external
surface,
its
degradation
products
can
exactly
kill
bacteria
scavenge
excessive
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
at
site
regulate
local
microenvironment,
including
regulation
cytokine
express
macrophage
polarization,
accelerating
infected
repair,
avoiding