Responsive Double Network Hydrogels of Interpenetrating DNA and CB[8] Host-Guest Supramolecular Systems.

Li, Chuang; Rowland, Matthew J; Shao, Yu; Cao, Tianyang; Chen, Chun; Jia, Haoyang; Zhou, Xu; Yang, Zhongqiang et al. · Adv Mater · 2015

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

A supramolecular double network hydrogel is presented by physical interpenetration of DNA and cucurbit[8]uril networks. In addition to exhibiting an increase in strength and thermal stability, the double network hydrogel possesses excellent properties such as stretchability, ductility, shear-thinning, and thixotropy. Moreover, it is enzymatically responsive to both nuclease and cellulase, as well as small molecules, showing great potential as a new soft material scaffold.

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