Near-infrared light triggerable deformation-free polysaccharide double network hydrogels

Rong-Cong Luo, Zhen Han Lim, Wei Li, Peng Shi, Chia-Hung Chen

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    Abstract

    To prepare a hydrogel with robust mechanical properties and programmable remotely-controlled releasing ability, we synthesized an agarose/alginate double network hydrogel incorporating polypyrrole (PPy) nanoparticles as a near-infrared (NIR) laser responsive releasing system. This hydrogel exhibited pulsatile releasing behaviours according to the laser switching while maintaining its morphology and mechanical strength. © the Partner Organisations 2014.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)7052-7055
    JournalChemical Communications
    Volume50
    Issue number53
    Online published15 May 2014
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 7 Jul 2014

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