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SUBMITTER: Li Q
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5660864 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jan
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Li Qiaochu Q Barrett Devin G DG Messersmith Phillip B PB Holten-Andersen Niels N
ACS nano 20160107 1
Interactions between polymer molecules and inorganic nanoparticles can play a dominant role in nanocomposite material mechanics, yet control of such interfacial interaction dynamics remains a significant challenge particularly in water. This study presents insights on how to engineer hydrogel material mechanics via nanoparticle interface-controlled cross-link dynamics. Inspired by the adhesive chemistry in mussel threads, we have incorporated iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe3O4 NPs) into a catechol- ...[more]