Additive-Free Method for Enhancing the Volume Phase Transition Rate in Light-Responsive Hydrogels: A Study of Micro-Nano Bubble Water on PNIPAM-co-AAc Hydrogels

Additive-Free Method for Enhancing the Volume Phase Transition Rate in Light-Responsive Hydrogels: A Study of Micro-Nano Bubble Water on PNIPAM-co-AAc Hydrogels

Light-responsive hydrogels containing light-thermal convertible pigments have received interest for their possible applications in light-responsive shutters, valves, drug delivery systems, etc. However, their utility is limited by the slow response time. In this study, we investigated the use of mic...

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Main Authors: Saho Kuroki, Masaya Kubota, Ryota Haraguchi, Yushi Oishi, Takayuki Narita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Gels
Subjects:
volume phase transition
micro-nano bubble water
photo-thermal conversion
shrinking behavior
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2310-2861/9/11/880

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