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Synthesis and characterization of novel thermoresponsive suspensions via physical adsorption of poly[di(ethylene glycol) methyl methacrylate] onto polystyrene microparticles

Designed Monomers and Polymers, 2023
Thermoreversible colloidal suspensions/gels have attracted recent research attention in the field of biomedical applications. In this study, a novel thermoresponsive particle suspension with thermoreversible gelation properties has been prepared for ...
Azad Sadraddin
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Stretchable and wearable colorimetric patches based on thermoresponsive plasmonic microgels embedded in a hydrogel film [PDF]

, 2018
Stimuli-responsive colorimetric sensors are promising for various industrial and medical applications due to the capability of simple, fast, and inexpensive visualization of external stimuli.
A González, A Kristensen, Gwangmook Kim, H Ko, H Lee, H Wang, H Xing, H Yuk, J Cheng, J Franklin, J Wei, JE Song, JJ Mock, K Durme Van, K Otake, KA Willets, L Gao, L Guo, LV Sigolaeva, M Chen, M Das, NA Rakow, NG Bastús, S Chae, S Lim, S Maji, S Mura, S Nakata, S Tokunaga, SK Ghosh, SS Evans, T Ding, T Kim, TQ Trung, X Ren, Y Chen, Y Liu, Y Yamamoto, Y Yan, YJ Jin   +39 more
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Strong‐Magnetic Flexible Composites for Magnetically Responsive Soft Robots

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This perspective provides an overview of the performance mechanisms, preparation methods, and applications of strong magnetic flexible composite materials in soft actuators (such as gripping, movement, and sensing), and further explores current opportunities and challenges.
Wenwen Li, Shuai Liu, Xinyi Wang, Xinglong Gong, Shouhu Xuan   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

End-group functionalization of poly(2-oxazoline)s using methyl bromoacetate as initiator followed by direct amidation [PDF]

, 2019
Poly(2-alkyl/aryl-2-oxazoline)s (PAOx) are an alluring class of polymers for many applications due to the broad chemical diversity that is accessible for these polymers by simply changing the initiator, terminating agent and the monomer(s) used in their ...
Arys, Koen, Glassner, Mathias, Hoogenboom, Richard, Podevyn, Annelore, Retamero De La Rosa, Victor   +4 more
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Waveguide Photoactuators: Materials, Fabrication, and Applications

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Waveguide photoactuators convert guided light into mechanical motion. Their tethered‐flexible design enables minimally invasive surgery and confined‐space robotics. This review aims to guide materials selection, device design, and system integration, accelerating the transition of waveguide photoactuators from laboratory prototypes to versatile ...
Minjie Xi, Hemin Pan, Yang Zong, Yongfeng Mei, Jizhai Cui   +4 more
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Microgels Adsorbed at Liquid-Liquid Interfaces: A Joint Numerical and Experimental Study [PDF]

, 2019
Soft particles display highly versatile properties with respect to hard colloids, even more so at fluid-fluid interfaces. In particular, microgels, consisting of a cross-linked polymer network, are able to deform and flatten upon adsorption at the ...
Antonopoulou, Maria-Nefeli, Camerin, Fabrizio, Fernandez-Rodriguez, Miguel Angel, Gnan, Nicoletta, Isa, Lucio, Ninarello, Andrea, Rovigatti, Lorenzo, Zaccarelli, Emanuela   +7 more
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Advances in Electroactive Liquid Crystal Elastomers for Intelligent Robotics and Electronics

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Electroactive liquid crystal elastomers (eLCEs) integrate molecular anisotropy with electrical functionality to enable programmable actuation and reconfigurable electronics. This review classifies eLCEs into robotic actuators and adaptive electronics, summarizes key actuation mechanisms, and highlights fabrication strategies that bridge materials to ...
Kavita Ramesh Rathod, Sena Chon, Jae Hyuk Hwang, Sung Hyuk Park, Woohwa Lee, Joonmyung Choi, Shi Hyeong Kim, Seung Hwan Ko, Changsoon Choi, Seon Jeong Kim, Dong‐Gyun Kim, Habeom Lee, Kyung Gook Cho, Woon‐Hong Yeo, Hyun Kim   +14 more
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Thermally Degradable Biocompatible Hydrogel as Transient Encapsulation Coating for Implantable Sensors

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
A biocompatible hydrogel coating with tissue‐like mechanics and reversible dissolution triggered by a mild, physiologically compatible temperature drop (≈37°C → ≈25°C) was developed for the transient encapsulation of implantable devices. The physically crosslinked methylcellulose, polyethylene glycol and polyacrilic acid (MC/PEG/PAA) hydrogel ...
Francesca Persano, Eleonora Vandini, Eleonora Daini, Antonietta Vilella, Daniela Giuliani, Leonardo Lamanna, Marco Friuli, Christian Demitri, Laura Pecoraro, Amilcare Barca, Tiziano Verri, Cosimino Malitesta, Martina Corsi, Giuseppe Barillaro, Elisabetta Mazzotta   +14 more
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Thermoresponsive nanohydrogel combining catfish collagen and guava leaf extract for local treatment of alveolar osteitis

OpenNano
Background: Alveolar osteitis (AO) is the most common postoperative complication following tooth extraction. Current management strategies including analgesic dressings, antiseptic irrigation, and antibiotics face several limitations such as inadequate ...
Nur Aqilah Amir, Nur Ilmianil Maqsudi, Nur Zakiah Mas’ud, Nadinda Talitha Dwi Cancerva, Agustina Fina, Muhammad Anugerah, Nursyamsi Djamaluddin   +6 more
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Poly(NIPAM-co-MPS)-grafted multimodal porous silica nanoparticles as reverse thermoresponsive drug delivery system

Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2017
Hybrid drug delivery systems (DDS) have been prepared by grafting poly(NIPAM-co-MPS) chains on multimodal porous silica nanoparticles having an inner mesoporous structure and an outer thin layer of micropores.
Sushilkumar A. Jadhav, Valentina Brunella, Dominique Scalarone, Gloria Berlier   +3 more
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