[Chemical Science] Stretchable Supramolecular Hydrogels with Triple Shape Memory Effect
writer:Xiaoxia Le, Wei Lu, Jing Zheng, D.Y. Tong, Ning Zhao, C.X. Ma, Jiawei Zhang,* Youju Huang, Tao Chen*
keywords:Shape memory Polymer, Supramolecaular interaction, Triple Shape Memory Effect
source:期刊
specific source:Chemical Science, 2016, 7, 6715-6720
Issue time:2016年
Shape memory polymers on the basis of reversible supramolecular
interactions have invoked growing research interest, but still suffer from
limitations such as poor mechanical strength and finite shape memory
performance. Here, we present a novel mechanical stretchable supramolecular
hydrogel with triple shape memory effect at macro/micro scale. The introduction
of double network concept into supramolecular shape memory hydrogels endows them with excellent mechanical properties. Design of two non-interfering supramolecular
interaction systems of both dynamic phenylboronic (PBA)-diol ester bonds and
the chelation of alginate with Ca2+ endue the hydrogel with outstanding
triple shape memory functionalities.