Molecules,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
29(24), С. 5990 - 5990
Опубликована: Дек. 19, 2024
Specific
ion
effects
on
the
structure
and
function
of
many
biological
macromolecules,
their
associations,
colloidal
systems,
interfacial
phenomena,
even
“simple”
electrolytes
solutions
are
ubiquitous.
The
molecular
origin
such
phenomena
is
discussed
either
as
a
salt-induced
change
water
(the
hydrogen
bond
network)
or
some
specific
(solvent
mediated)
interactions
one
both
ions
electrolyte
with
investigated
co-solute
(macromolecules
particles).
case
hydrogels
high
interest
but
only
marginally
explored
respect
to
other
physico-chemical
systems
because
they
formed
through
gelling
agents
in
presence
added
electrolyte.
In
addition,
physiological
environment,
which
used
for
biomedical
applications,
may
be
subjected
fluctuations
ionic
environment.
this
review,
properties
(made
from
macromolecules
small-molecular-weight
gelators)
reviewed
discussed.
particular,
importance
binding
molecules
constituting
gel
network
versus
effect
same
Chemical Reviews,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июнь 5, 2025
The
rapid
expansion
of
hydrogel
research
over
recent
decades
has
bridged
fundamental
chemistry
and
physics
with
advanced
materials
science
applications.
This
field
necessitates
comprehensive
in-depth
review
discussion
the
diverse
rapidly
expanding
body
research,
thereby
providing
a
cohesive
understanding
that
can
drive
future
innovations
delves
into
role
noncovalent
interactions
in
aggregation,
critical
mechanism
for
creating
desired
microstructures
enhance
material
properties.
Inspired
by
natural
molecular
architecture,
this
paper
explores
how
synthetic
hydrogels
exploit
hydrogen
bonds,
hydrophobic
interactions,
other
forces
to
create
robust,
multifunctional,
water-rich
networks.
We
further
discuss
methods
induce
these
unique
properties
resulting
from
formed
structures.
With
methods,
we
provide
insights
art
manipulating
aggregated
structures
within
develop
adaptable,
tunable
broad
range
applications,
including
bioengineering,
robotics
soft
electronics,
highlighting
their
significant
practical
value
across
interdisciplinary
fields.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июль 10, 2024
Abstract
Natural
materials
possess
inherent
multilength‐scale
structures,
showcasing
outstanding
mechanical
properties
such
as
strain‐stiffening,
high
damping,
and
shape‐memory
features
under
ambient
conditions.
Such
integrated
are
highly
desirable
for
advanced
in
biomedical
devices
soft
robots
but
remain
challenging
synthetic
materials.
Herein,
a
novel
strategy
of
sequential
ion
treatment
is
employed
to
introduce
micro/nanoscale‐ordered
structures
molecular‐scale
stimulus
responses
into
hydrogel‐derived
self‐assembly
fibers
The
treated
exhibit
strain‐stiffening
with
toughness
257
MJ
m
−3
73%
damping
capacity
comparable
spider
silk.
Owing
their
cross‐linking
network
reversible
secondary
structure,
those
water‐stability,
wet
stretchability,
hydration‐responsive
performance,
ultimate
elongation
407%,
shape‐fixity
ratio
94%,
shape‐recovery
rate
97%.
This
work
furthers
the
green
fabrication
smart
multifunction
presents
promising
applications
diverse
fields,
including
biomimetics
biomedicine.
Molecules,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
29(24), С. 5990 - 5990
Опубликована: Дек. 19, 2024
Specific
ion
effects
on
the
structure
and
function
of
many
biological
macromolecules,
their
associations,
colloidal
systems,
interfacial
phenomena,
even
“simple”
electrolytes
solutions
are
ubiquitous.
The
molecular
origin
such
phenomena
is
discussed
either
as
a
salt-induced
change
water
(the
hydrogen
bond
network)
or
some
specific
(solvent
mediated)
interactions
one
both
ions
electrolyte
with
investigated
co-solute
(macromolecules
particles).
case
hydrogels
high
interest
but
only
marginally
explored
respect
to
other
physico-chemical
systems
because
they
formed
through
gelling
agents
in
presence
added
electrolyte.
In
addition,
physiological
environment,
which
used
for
biomedical
applications,
may
be
subjected
fluctuations
ionic
environment.
this
review,
properties
(made
from
macromolecules
small-molecular-weight
gelators)
reviewed
discussed.
particular,
importance
binding
molecules
constituting
gel
network
versus
effect
same
