Fabrication of Temperature-Responsive Bending Hydrogels with a Nanostructured Gradient

Fabrication of Temperature-Responsive Bending Hydrogels with a Nanostructured Gradient

Nanostructured gradient gels with unique bending properties due to their deswelling characteristics are presented. These gradient gels are readily fabricated via electrophoresis followed by photo‐polymerization, and subsequent silica extraction. Differences in the physical properties between both si...

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Published in:Advanced materials (Weinheim) Vol. 20; no. 11; pp. 2080 - 2083
Main Authors: Asoh, Taka-aki, Matsusaki, Michiya, Kaneko, Tatsuo, Akashi, Mitsuru
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Weinheim WILEY-VCH Verlag 04-06-2008
WILEY‐VCH Verlag
Subjects:
Actuators
Gels
Nanoporous materials
Nanostructures
Silica nanoparticles
Stimuli-responsive materials
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Summary:Nanostructured gradient gels with unique bending properties due to their deswelling characteristics are presented. These gradient gels are readily fabricated via electrophoresis followed by photo‐polymerization, and subsequent silica extraction. Differences in the physical properties between both sides of the gradient gels are the driving force behind the bending of the gels.
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This study was partially supported by The Global COE (Center of Excellence) Program "Global Education and Research Center for Bio-Environmental Chemistry" of Osaka University. This study was also supported by Research Fellowships of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science for Young Scientists. Supporting Information is available online from Wiley InterScience or from the author.
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This study was partially supported by The Global COE (Center of Excellence) Program “Global Education and Research Center for Bio‐Environmental Chemistry” of Osaka University. This study was also supported by Research Fellowships of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science for Young Scientists. Supporting Information is available online from Wiley InterScience or from the author.
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ISSN:0935-9648
1521-4095
DOI:10.1002/adma.200702727