Mussel-inspired pH-triggered reversible foamed multi-responsive gel - The surprising effect of water

Mohammad Vatankhah-Varnoosfaderani; Amin GhavamiNejad; Saud Hashmi; Florian J. Stadler

doi:10.1039/c3cc41332b

Mussel-inspired pH-triggered reversible foamed multi-responsive gel - The surprising effect of water

Mohammad Vatankhah-Varnoosfaderani^*, Amin GhavamiNejad, Saud Hashmi, Florian J. Stadler

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Abstract

Novel covalent gels were prepared by complexation of polymer-bound catechols with NaBH₄ at pH ≈ 9. These gels can absorb humidity, which changes the catechol-borate covalent bonds from irreversible to reversible. Furthermore, humidity induces self-healing, proven by rheological data.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	4685-4687
Number of pages	3
Journal	Chemical Communications
Volume	49
Issue number	41
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1039/c3cc41332b
State	Published - 25 Apr 2013
Externally published	Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Catalysis
Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Ceramics and Composites
General Chemistry
Surfaces, Coatings and Films
Metals and Alloys
Materials Chemistry

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