Journal article
Methods for Synthesis of Hydrogel Networks: A Review
Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part C, Vol.36(2), pp.405-430
05/01/1996
DOI: 10.1080/15321799608015226
Abstract
Hydrogels are macromolecular networks that swell, but do not dissolve, in water. The ability of hydrogels to absorb water arises from hydrophilic functional groups attached to the polymeric backbone, while their resistance to dissolution arises from crosslinks between network chains. Many materials, both naturally occurring and synthetic, fit the definition of hydrogels. Crosslinked dextrans and collagens are examples of natural polymers that are modified to produce hydrogels. Classes of synthetic hydrogels include poly(hydroxyalkyl methacrylates), poly(acrylamide), poly(N-vinyl pyrrolidone), poly(acry1ic acid), and poly(vinyl alcohol).
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Methods for Synthesis of Hydrogel Networks: A Review
- Creators
- Arvind M. Mathur - Michigan State UniversityShailender K. Moorjani - Department of Chemical Engineering , Michigan State UniversityAlec B. Scranton - University of Iowa, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part C, Vol.36(2), pp.405-430
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Group
- DOI
- 10.1080/15321799608015226
- ISSN
- 1532-1797
- eISSN
- 1520-5746
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 05/01/1996
- Academic Unit
- Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
- Record Identifier
- 9983557507302771
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