Extremely Stretchable and Fast Self‐Healing Hydrogels

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Authors

Jiaxi Cui · Leibniz-Institute for New Materials

Widusha R. K. Illeperuma · Harvard University

Abstract

Dynamic crosslinking of extremely stretchable hydrogels with rapid self-healing ability is described. Using this new strategy, the obtained hydrogels are able to elongate 100 times compared to their initial length and to completely self-heal within 30 s without external energy input.

Topics & Keywords

Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications Advanced Materials and Mechanics Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and clean energy

Publication Details

Published in: Advanced Materials

Volume 28, Issue 23, pp. 4678-4683

DOI: 10.1002/adma.201600480

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