Synthesis of well-defined hydrogel networks using click chemistry

Chem Commun (Camb). 2006 Jul 14:(26):2774-6. doi: 10.1039/b603438a.

Abstract

New PEG-based hydrogel materials have been synthesized by Click chemistry and shown to result in well-defined networks having significantly improved mechanical properties; the selectivity of the azide/acetylene coupling reaction also allows for the incorporation of various additives and functional groups leading to chemical tailoring of the hydrogels.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Hydrogels / chemical synthesis
  • Hydrogels / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry

Substances

  • Hydrogels
  • Polyethylene Glycols