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Synthesis of degradable double network gels using a hydrolysable cross-linker

Takanori Yokoi, Akinori Kuzuya, Tasuku Nakajima, Takayuki Kurokawa, Jian Ping Gong, Yuichi Ohya

Polymer Chemistry · 2022 · 10 citations · 37 references

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Abstract

Biodegradable double network (DN) gels with remarkably high mechanical strength and toughness were synthesised. The biodegradable DN gels can be potentially applied in biomedical applications such as cartilage regeneration.

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