Supramolecular gels are formed by the self-assembly of small molecules under the
influence of various non-covalent interactions. As the interactions are individually weak and …

Hydrogels are one of the most commonly explored classes of biomaterials. Their chemical
and structural versatility has enabled their use across a wide range of applications, including …

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a promising synthesizer for precisely constructing almost
arbitrary geometry in two and three dimensions. Among various DNA-based soft materials …

Biomaterials is an exciting and dynamic field, which uses a collection of diverse materials to
achieve desired biological responses. While there is constant evolution and innovation in …

In situ-forming injectable hydrogels are smart biomaterials that can be implanted into living
bodies with minimal invasion. Due to pioneer work of Prof. Sung Wan Kim in this field …

Poloxamers, also known as Pluronics®, are block copolymers of poly (ethylene oxide)(PEO)
and poly (propylene oxide)(PPO), which have an amphiphilic character and useful …

Poly (N-isopropylacrylamide)(PNIPAM)-based thermosensitive hydrogels demonstrate great
potential in biomedical applications. However, they have inherent drawbacks such as low …

Annually, millions of patients suffer from irreversible injury owing to the loss or failure of an
organ or tissue caused by accident, aging, or disease. The combination of injectable …

Thermogels are also known as thermo-sensitive or thermo-responsive hydrogels and can
undergo a sol–gel transition as the temperature increases. This thermogelling behavior is …

Hydrogels, as classic soft materials, are important materials for tissue engineering and
biosensing with unique properties, such as good biocompatibility, high stretchability, strong …