Transparent and sticky poly(methacrylic acid)/Laponite nanocomposite hydrogels were prepared, which should be ideal candidates for bioadhesives. As bioadhesives it is very important to investigate the adhesion of hydrogels in water environment. The peel strength of hydrogels both in air and water and the contact angle measurement demonstrated that these nanocomposite hydrogels (especially those DOPA-modified ones) showed higher adhesion both in the air and in water than the regular hydrogels.

Preparation of nanocomposite polymer hydrogels and their adhesion measurement

247th National Meeting (2014)

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