A facile yet novel strategy is proposed for the fabrication of microphase separated ionogels with simultaneously high strength and toughness by embedding a flexible polymer network poly(methyl acrylate) (PMA, Hansen...
Qi-Feng Mu, Qing-Song Zhang, Dong Shi et al.· Materials Horizons· 0 citations
Tendon injuries create a pressing demand for biomimetic materials capable of replacing damaged tissues. Anisotropic hydrogels are promising candidates, yet their mechanical performance and structural fidelity often fall short of native tendons. Here, we present a theory-inspired design strategy for robust anisotropic...
Xia-Yue Yang, Du-Jiang Yang, Hui-Min Lu et al.· Macromolecules· 0 citations
Stretchable ionogels are promising epidermal biointerfaces, yet integrating mechanical robustness with efficient viscoelastic dissipation remains challenging. Inspired by the hard-soft hierarchical architecture of spider silk, we develop a phase-separated ionogel by copolymerizing N,N-dimethylacrylamide (DMAA) and acry...