Synthesis of PEO‐based physical gels with tunable viscoelastic properties

Abstract

A major challenge in physical gel systems is tailoring of rheological properties, with future applications being enabled by the development of a robust strategy for tuning viscoelasticity in a wide range. This report describes a library of physical gels comprised of PEO-based triblock copolymers with stress relaxations being systematically controlled depending on the length of the side-chains (n-hexyl to n-dodecyl). The synthetic accessibility of these PEO derivatives illustrates a versatile route to next generation biomaterials. Additional Supporting Information may be found in the online version of this article. Supporting Information Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.