Article
Polymer Science
Cuihong Ma, Ying Quan, Xiaojuan Liao, Ruyi Sun, Meiran Xie
Summary: A unique cyclic-hanging-multicyclic polymer topology was developed by a ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP)-based grafting-through approach and ladderphane-mediated blocking-cyclization technique. The complex structure and chemical composition of the multicyclic polymer was characterized and confirmed. Importantly, the cyclic molecular topology could be directly visualized without the need for tedious post-modification processes.
Review
Polymer Science
Hu Li, Raffaello Papadakis
Summary: Graphene has outstanding properties and potential applications across various research and technology areas, but its insolubility and poor dispersibility are major issues. Tethering sugars onto graphene through click-chemistry is gaining attention for improving these properties and opening new routes for biomedical and environmental applications. This review focuses on recent modifications of graphene and other carbon rich materials through click chemistry.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Prasanta Kumar Behera, Sagar Kumar Raut, Prantik Mondal, Shrabana Sarkar, Nikhil K. Singha
Summary: A dual-functional polyurethane elastomer with excellent tensile strength and self-healing characteristics was developed, showing potential applications in specialty paints, coatings, and various advanced materials.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yaozu Liu, Jingwei Li, Jia Lv, Zitao Wang, Jinquan Suo, Junxia Ren, Jianchuan Liu, Dong Liu, Yujie Wang, Valentin Valtchev, Shilun Qiu, Daliang Zhang, Qianrong Fang
Summary: Although isomerism is rare in covalent organic framework (COF) materials, this study achieved controllable synthesis of topological isomers in three-dimensional COFs for the first time. Different solvents were used to obtain two isomers, JUC-620 and JUC-621, with distinct porous features. JUC-621 with a qtz net showed larger mesopores and higher surface area compared to JUC-620 with a dia net, and it exhibited efficient dye removal and excellent iodine adsorption.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Le Chang, Cong Wang, Shuang Han, Xiaolong Sun, Feng Xu
Summary: This article presents a smart hydrogel system that can undergo structural transformations under neutral aqueous conditions, regulating stiffness and properties through dynamic covalent bonding. With good biocompatibility, this system shows great potential in biomedical applications such as tissue engineering and cell therapy.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alexander Lamoot, Annemiek Uvyn, Sabah Kasmi, Bruno G. De Geest
Summary: Conjugation of nanoparticles to living cells can be achieved through either covalent or non-covalent reactions, with covalent conjugation resulting in a permanent bound state. Challenges with non-covalent conjugation include dynamic equilibrium between bound and unbound states. Researchers have developed a 2-step click conjugation sequence to address the need for efficient covalent cell surface conjugation, resulting in highly specific binding with low non-specific background.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Kezi Cheng, Alex Chortos, Jennifer A. Lewis, David R. Clarke
Summary: Covalent adaptive networks combine the advantages of cross-linked elastomers and dynamic bonding in a single system. A simple one-pot method to prepare thiol-ene elastomers that exhibit reversible photoinduced switching from an elastomeric gel to fluid state is demonstrated. This behavior can be generalized to different composition and chemistries and allows for self-healing, remolding, and reversible adhesion.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Weiyuan Liu, Bai Xu, Shuaijing Zhao, Shuyu Han, Rui Quan, Wenbin Liu, Chunnan Ji, Bing Chen, Zhifeng Xiao, Man Yin, Yanyun Yin, Jianwu Dai, Yannan Zhao
Summary: This study demonstrates that the covalent interactions between cells and biomaterials can significantly enhance cell adhesion, spreading, and differentiation, and improve the microenvironment for spinal cord injury. Furthermore, the covalent conjugation strategies applied in a rat SCI model showed great potential for neural regeneration.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mengqi Du, Hannes A. Houck, Qiang Yin, Yewei Xu, Ying Huang, Yang Lan, Li Yang, Filip E. Du Prez, Guanjun Chang
Summary: The click chemistry reaction between triazolinedione (TAD) and indole derivatives was used to create force-reversible C-N bonds, which enable materials to display reversible stress-responsiveness in real time. This method provides a general strategy to enhance mechanical strength and ductility in covalently crosslinked polymer materials.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Grant A. Knappe, Eike-Christian Wamhoff, Benjamin J. Read, Darrell J. Irvine, Mark Bathe
Summary: Researchers have developed a versatile DNA origami functionalization and characterization platform for biomedical applications. By utilizing click chemistry, they achieved quantitative in situ conversion of various moieties. This platform allows for broader access to covalently functionalized DNA origami.
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ting Wu, Christopher M. Fitchett, Paula A. Brooksby, Alison J. Downard
Summary: Aryldiazonium ions are widely used for surface modification due to their wide substrate compatibility, formation of stable covalent bonding, simple modification methods, and commercial availability of aniline precursors. This method allows for further on-surface chemistry and broadens the range of species that can be immobilized. The resulting materials have been applied in various fields such as chemical sensors, biosensors, catalysis, optoelectronics, composite materials, and energy conversion and storage.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiao Meng, Shu Xu, Changqing Chen, Lihui Guo, Yuguo Ma
Summary: An efficient topochemical azide-alkyne cycloaddition polymerization of monomers was achieved through a supramolecular approach. The introduction of amide moieties provided hydrogen bonding to strengthen molecular preorganization in the crystal lattice. The prearrangement of azide and alkyne functional groups in the crystalline state facilitated the reaction and resulted in a high regioselectivity to 1,4-triazole products. This research provides a direct and modulatable way for efficient and green polymerizations.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yang Chao, Akash Krishna, Muthusamy Subramaniam, Dong-Dong Liang, Sidharam P. Pujari, Andrew C-H Sue, Guanna Li, Fedor M. Miloserdov, Han Zuilhof
Summary: The SuFEx reaction between sulfonimidoyl fluorides and phenols, sulfonimidates, exhibits dynamic covalent chemistry with other phenols. This enantiospecific reaction can be completed at room temperature within minutes and with high yields, making it useful for asymmetric synthesis and sustainable polymer production. Its broad scope further extends the applications of SuFEx and related click chemistries.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Javier Ramos-Soriano, Beatriz M. Illescas, Alfonso Perez-Sanchez, Raquel Sanchez-Bento, Fatima Lasala, Javier Rojo, Rafael Delgado, Nazario Martin
Summary: The synthesis of new biocompatible antiviral materials, especially [60]fullerene-based compounds, is being explored to combat multidrug resistance. In this study, fullerene derivatives with different structures and glycofullerene units were efficiently synthesized using a SPAAC copper free strategy. The glycoderivatives showed significant inhibitory effects against Ebola virus infection, with compound 3 exhibiting the highest inhibitory potency among them.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Rajeshkumar Anbazhagan, Rajakumari Krishnamoorthi, Swedha Kumaresan, Hsieh-Chih Tsai
Summary: A novel TCOF was constructed for dual-sensitive anticancer drug delivery systems by click chemistry, showing high drug release in GSH and lysosomal pH conditions. The flexible nature of TCOF allowed for PEG modification, leading to stable colloidal solutions. The TCOF-PEG system demonstrated time-dependent release of DOX in HeLa cells, suggesting potential as a sensitive drug carrier system in COF research.
MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING C-MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Taku Sawayama, Yubo Wang, Tomohisa Watanabe, Masayoshi Takayanagi, Takuya Yamamoto, Nobuhiko Hosono, Takashi Uemura
Summary: A new polymer separation methodology that uses metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to differentiate between linear and cyclic polyethylene glycols (PEGs) was reported, allowing successful isolation of gram-scale PEGs with only cyclic structures from crude reaction mixtures using MOF as an adsorbent.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kodai Watanabe, Noya Kaizawa, Brian J. Ree, Takuya Yamamoto, Kenji Tajima, Takuya Isono, Toshifumi Satoh
Summary: Developing an efficient and versatile process to transform a single linear polymer chain into a shape-defined nanoobject is a major challenge in the fields of chemistry and nanotechnology. In this study, one-shot intrablock cross-linking of linear block copolymers was used to create single-chain nanoparticles (SCNPs) with two chemically compartmentalized domains (Janus-shaped SCNP). The Janus-shaped SCNP exhibited similar compactly folded conformation and compartmentalized block localization to natural proteins' self-folded tertiary structures, demonstrating the versatility of the one-shot intrablock cross-linking method.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tomohisa Watanabe, Satoru Chimura, Yubo Wang, Tomoko Ono, Takuya Isono, Kenji Tajima, Toshifumi Satoh, Shin-ichiro Sato, Daichi Ida, Takuya Yamamoto
Summary: A series of cyclic surfactants were synthesized from a poly(ethylene glycol) homopolymer and Pluronic surfactants, showing stronger interfacial activity compared to their linear precursors due to increased surface density resulting from decreased molecular area upon cyclization.
Article
Polymer Science
Dongyang Li, Wataru Takarada, Minoru Ashizawa, Takuya Yamamoto, Hidetoshi Matsumoto
Summary: Deuteration of polymeric nanofibers using deuterated solvents led to improved thermal and mechanical properties, as well as increased crystallinity. The partial exchange of amide linkages in PAs due to deuteration resulted in higher melting and glass transition points, along with substantially enhanced Young's moduli and tensile strengths of the NF sheets.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Satoshi Katsuhara, Yasuko Takagi, Naoki Sunagawa, Kiyohiko Igarashi, Takuya Yamamoto, Kenji Tajima, Takuya Isono, Toshifumi Satoh
Summary: In this study, the microphase-separation behavior and mechanical properties of cellulose- and amylose-based block copolymers were compared. It was found that cellulose-based block copolymers are more likely to form ordered nanostructures and show superior mechanical performance under tensile testing compared to amylose counterparts. This enhanced performance was attributed to the stiffness and crystalline nature of the cellulose segments.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Takuya Yamamoto, Yuki Masuda, Yasuyuki Tezuka, Evgeniya Korchagina, Francoise M. Winnik
Summary: In this study, the enthalpy and entropy of micellization of linear and cyclic block copolymers were investigated. The cyclic copolymers showed lower enthalpy and entropy values, along with changes in the properties of the micelles.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Onyinyechukwu Justina Oziri, Masatoshi Maeki, Manabu Tokeshi, Takuya Isono, Kenji Tajima, Toshifumi Satoh, Shin-ichiro Sato, Takuya Yamamoto
Summary: The study found that cyclic poly(ethylene glycol) (c-PEG) significantly interacts with bovine serum albumin (BSA), while linear HO-PEG-OH and MeO-PEG-OMe do not. Furthermore, a complex of gold nanoparticles and c-PEG (AuNPs/c-PEG) attracts BSA to form aggregates, causing the red color of the AuNPs dispersion to disappear.
Article
Polymer Science
Yoshinobu Mato, Maho Sudo, Hironori Marubayashi, Brian J. Ree, Kenji Tajima, Takuya Yamamoto, Hiroshi Jinnai, Takuya Isono, Toshifumi Satoh
Summary: A facile and versatile ring-opening metathesis polymerization method was used to synthesize densely arrayed cage-shaped grafted PCLs with narrow dispersity and a controllable number of cage repeating units. This synthesis approach also proved to be applicable to other polymer systems, such as poly(L-lactide), poly(trimethylene carbonate), and poly(ethylene glycol). Investigating the structure-property relationships revealed that cage-shaped topological side chains reduced chain dimensions and mobility compared to their linear and cyclic counterparts.
Article
Polymer Science
Saburo Kobayashi, Mayoh Ashiya, Takuya Yamamoto, Kenji Tajima, Yasunori Yamamoto, Takuya Isono, Toshifumi Satoh
Summary: In this study, the Suzuki-Miyaura catalyst-transfer polycondensation (SCTP) method was employed to efficiently synthesize poly[9-(2-octyldodecyl)-3,6-carbazole] (3,6-PCz) and poly[9-(2-octyldodecyl)-2,7-carbazole] (2,7-PCz) from triolborate-type carbazole monomers. By optimizing reaction conditions, linear end-functionalized 3,6-PCz was successfully synthesized for the first time, while the SCTP of M2 proceeded smoothly to yield 2,7-PCz with a functional initiator residue at the alpha-chain end. The controlled/living polymerization manner of the SCTP of M2 was demonstrated through kinetic and block copolymerization experiments, showcasing the versatility of this novel synthetic strategy for well-defined polycarbazole-based materials.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Onyinyechukwu Justina Oziri, Yubo Wang, Tomohisa Watanabe, Shuya Uno, Masatoshi Maeki, Manabu Tokeshi, Takuya Isono, Kenji Tajima, Toshifumi Satoh, Shin-ichiro Sato, Yutaka Miura, Takuya Yamamoto
Summary: The study successfully PEGylated AgNPs using cyclic PEG (c-PEG) to enhance their dispersion stability against physiological conditions and high temperature. Compared to other PEGylation methods, c-PEG maintained the structural integrity of AgNPs and exhibited persistent antimicrobial activity and cytotoxicity.
NANOSCALE ADVANCES
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Tomohisa Watanabe, Yubo Wang, Tomoko Ono, Satoru Chimura, Takuya Isono, Kenji Tajima, Toshifumi Satoh, Shin-ichiro Sato, Daichi Ida, Takuya Yamamoto
Summary: The topology effects of cyclization on thermal phase transition behaviors were investigated for amphiphilic Pluronic copolymers. It was found that the effect of cyclization on cloud point and critical temperature depended on the block sequence.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Taiki Nishimura, Satoshi Katsuhara, Chaehun Lee, Brian J. Ree, Redouane Borsali, Takuya Yamamoto, Kenji Tajima, Toshifumi Satoh, Takuya Isono
Summary: This study introduces a novel block copolymer system by utilizing carbohydrates and inorganic hybrids, synthesized through click reactions. The block copolymers demonstrated various microphase-separated structures in both bulk and thin film states, with potential for nanopatterning applications after reactive ion etching.
Article
Polymer Science
Ryohei Sato, Atsuo Utagawa, Koji Fushimi, Feng Li, Takuya Isono, Kenji Tajima, Toshifumi Satoh, Shin-ichiro Sato, Hiroshi Hirata, Yoshihiro Kikkawa, Takuya Yamamoto
Summary: The redox behaviors of macrocyclic molecules with an entirely pi-conjugated system were investigated in this study. Cyclic P3HT with different degrees of polymerization (DPn) were synthesized, and its unique redox behaviors were compared with linear P3HT. Cyclic P3HT showed a decrease in HOMO level and greater stability during cyclic voltammetry measurement, indicating stronger dicationic properties due to polaron-polaron interactions.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Erika Terada, Takuya Isono, Toshifumi Satoh, Takuya Yamamoto, Toyoji Kakuchi, Shinichiro Sato
Summary: Recently, temperature-responsive polymers tethered to oligooxyethylene side chains terminated with alkyl groups were experimentally investigated. Molecular dynamics simulations were used to study aqueous solutions of poly(glycidyl ether)s with different numbers of oxyethylene units. The thermal responses of chain extensions, hydrogen bond recombination, and water-solvation shells were analyzed. The phase-transition temperature was not directly related to the polymer-chain extensions, but the temperature response of the water-solvation shell around the alkyl group showed a noticeable correlation. The relationship between TCRP and TCLP was found to be affected by polymer-chain fluctuation.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Yuening Luo, Siqi Zhou, Haruna Haeiwa, Reiko Takeda, Kazuma Okazaki, Marie Sekita, Takuya Yamamoto, Mikio Yamano, Kazuichi Sakamoto
Summary: The study found that amber extract reduces neuronal cell apoptosis induced by amyloid beta by regulating oxidative stress pathways and protein expression levels, suggesting it may be a potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Mustafa Kalay, Abidin Esidir, Mahmut Ruzi, N. Burak Kiremitler, Mustafa Serdar Onses
Summary: This study proposes stable and addressable polymer PUFs, utilizing a cross-linkable polymer system, which demonstrates high stochastic characteristics and low-cost production. The performance of the polymer features is evaluated through various analyses, and direct image authentication is achieved using feature matching algorithms.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Jingyu Jin, Guoqiang Lu, Jun Nie, Xiaoqun Zhu
Summary: Photopolymerization technology is limited in the fields of food packaging and biomedicine due to the high migration of small molecules from photoinitiators. In this study, a polymerizable 2-vinyl thioxanthone (ETX) was synthesized to improve the migration stability of photoinitiators. Macromolecular photoinitiators (PPI1, PPI2) were also prepared to further reduce migration. The results showed that the ETX/TEOA system had higher initiation performance and PPI2 displayed favorable initiation ability. Additionally, the migration of ETX, PPI1, and PPI2 in photocured film was significantly reduced. These low-migration photoinitiators have potential applications in the fields of food packaging and biological materials.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Weijie Li, Jun Nie, Yingying Zhao, Xiaoqun Zhu
Summary: This study focuses on the development of high-performance, low-migration photoinitiators. A polymerizable photoinitiator (VBP) was synthesized by introducing an ethylene group into benzophenone, and three different molecular weight single-component photoinitiators (PVBN1-3) were synthesized based on VBP. The results show that these new photoinitiators have stronger absorption ability compared to benzophenone and significantly reduce the migration of initiators and co-initiators, addressing the safety concerns caused by migration.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Seira Morimune-Moriya, Yuki Iwahashi, Mitsuru Nakamura, Daisuke Ogawa, Keiji Nakamura
Summary: This study investigates the effect of plasma treatment on carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and the structure/properties of polyimide (PI) nanocomposites with ultra-low content of CNTs. The results show that plasma treatment introduces isocyanate groups on the surface of CNTs and enhances the interfacial interaction between PI and treated CNTs. This leads to a significant improvement in the mechanical properties of the nanocomposites, with even a small addition of treated CNTs showing a substantial increase in Young's modulus, tensile strength and toughness.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Yuanlong Li, Chaojie Chen, Guoqing Cui, Li Liu, Chao Zhou, Guangfeng Wu
Summary: In this study, a novel ion-conducting hydrogel was fabricated using a straightforward approach. The hydrogel showed excellent tensile properties and high toughness due to physical interactions and covalent binding. Additionally, the introduction of hydroxyethyl cellulose and lithium chloride improved the biocompatibility, mechanical properties, electrical conductivity, and frost resistance of the hydrogel, demonstrating its potential for cold climate applications.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Dengwei Yan, Jinxian Yang, Xuejun Pan, Xiaozheng Duan, Lianwei Li, Mo Zhu
Summary: The influence of backbone length on grafting efficiency during the graft-onto reaction process was investigated. It was found that the polydispersity effect of backbone length does not affect the final grafting efficiency, indicating that the local dynamics of chain segments dominate the graft-onto process.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Zhaoyi Luo, Xianjie Pan, Fanqi Liu, Quanxi Yi, Yanning Zeng, Yunhua Chen, Chaoyang Wang
Summary: This study provides a method to prepare high-performance epoxy materials with good malleability and thermal stability. The materials have self-healing and welding capabilities, thanks to the addition of specific chemical bonds and network structures. They exhibit mechanical properties comparable to commercial epoxy resins and show great potential for sustainable industrial development.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Chaoji Xiong, Hao Wang, Lihua Deng, Kun Liang, Chunhua Wu, Wei Wu, Qian Chen
Summary: In this study, four polyamides were synthesized and their adsorption performances for Hg2+ in aqueous systems were investigated. The polyamides exhibited high adsorption capacities and excellent reusability, with the involvement of sulfur, nitrogen, and oxygen in the chemical adsorption process of Hg2+.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Siim Laanesoo, Olivier Bonjour, Rauno Sedrik, Iris Tamsalu, Patric Jannasch, Lauri Vares
Summary: The insertion of rigid aliphatic or aromatic building blocks in polymer structures is an effective way to synthesize high -Tg polymer materials. In this study, a series of isosorbide-2-aryl carboxylate-5-methacrylate monomers (ArIMAs) were synthesized by functionalizing isosorbide 5-methacrylate with various aromatic lignin-inspired esters. These monomers were polymerized to obtain high molecular-weight poly(aryl carboxylate isosorbide methacrylates) (PArIMAs). The resulting polymers showed high glass transition temperatures and thermal stability, making them suitable for use as high-performance plastics and coatings.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Yuqian Wu, Weijie Xu, Jianliang Li, Zhangfeng Zhong, Liqing Huang, Shengke Li, Huaping Tan
Summary: This study investigates the improvement of degradation and drug release characteristics of dynamic Schiff base-mediated natural polysaccharide hydrogels using tannic acid (TA), leading to enhanced stability and functionality.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Xi Zhang, Xiangli Kong, Xin Zhou, Yiyan Gao, Yibo Sun, Guanghui Gao, Wei Liu, Kai Shi
Summary: Conductive hydrogels have great development prospects in flexible strain sensors, but long-term direct contact with human skin can cause bacterial infection. A hydrogel with antibacterial, biocompatibility, and toughness was designed and manufactured using a freeze-thaw method. The hydrogel maintains tensile properties and fatigue resistance at low temperatures and is resistant to bacteria. Therefore, hydrogel sensors can be used to monitor human movements.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Wei Zhang, Jiangang Yu, Mingyang Wu, Rui Li, Anqiang Zhang, Yaling Lin
Summary: In this study, polyacrylamide containing quaternary ammonium salts (PAM-X) were synthesized and found to effectively inhibit soil-borne pathogenic fungi while maintaining the balance of microbial population in soil. PAM-X also showed low toxicity to earthworms and fish, providing a new method for the prevention and control of soil-borne fungal diseases.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Jiawen He, Haojie Yu, Li Wang, Jian Yang, Yanhui Zhang, Wenbing Huang, Chenguang Ouyang
Summary: This review discusses the use of polymeric hydrogels for atmospheric water harvesting (AWH), including the mechanism of water sorption, fabrication methods, and strategies for optimizing the structure of hydrogels. The extended applications of hygroscopic photothermal hydrogels, such as agricultural irrigation and dehumidification, are also explored. The challenges and prospects of using polymeric hydrogels for AWH are summarized.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Ying Du, Shuaishuai Lu, Yuanna Sun, Qingshan Li, Xinhai He
Summary: This study introduces a method to improve the performance of hydrogels by incorporating proline, resulting in hydrogels with excellent stretchability, high conductivity, and long-term stability. The hydrogel remains flexible and conductive even at ultra-low temperatures.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
