Noncovalent Aggregation for Diverse Properties in Hydrogels: A Comprehensive Review

The rapid expansion of hydrogel research over recent decades has bridged fundamental chemistry and physics with advanced materials science applications. This field necessitates comprehensive and in-depth review and discussion of the diverse and rapidly expanding body of research, thereby providing a cohesive understanding that can drive future innovations and applications. This review delves into the role of noncovalent interactions in hydrogel aggregation, a critical mechanism for creating desired microstructures that enhance material properties. Inspired by natural molecular architecture, this paper explores how synthetic hydrogels exploit hydrogen bonds, hydrophobic interactions, and other noncovalent…

• SR
  Semiconductor Research Corporation

  Award: 2023-JU-3136
• GA
  Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation

  Award: 12072
• AC
  American Chemical Society

  Award: 66747-ND7
• JA
  Johnson and Johnson

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• OO
  Office of Naval Research

  Awards: N000142412187, N000142212595
• NI
  National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

  Award: R01DK132319