Sol–gel transitions of comb-like polymethacrylate copolymers by mechano-thermal stimuli in water

• Main Authors: Jonnalagadda, Umesh Sai, Nguyen, Tuan Minh, Li, Feifei, Lee, Jim H. C., Liu, Xu, Goto, Atsushi, Kwan, James J.
• Other Authors: School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Engineering::Chemical engineering; Gelation; Smart Polymers
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/161136
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Sonogelation by supramolecular gelators is highlighted as a paradigm shift for their potential applications in material and biomedical sciences. Yet, these materials require organic solvents and low-frequency ultrasound, limiting their utility. Here, a comb-like polymethacrylate copolymer is synthes...