Barnacle-Inspired Integration of Alginate Multilayer Hydrogels Via Calcium Mineralization
Chengkun Liu,
Zi Li,
Chang Liu
et al.
Abstract:Multilayered hydrogels with an organization of distinct functional layers have emerged as the preferred materials for biomedical applications. Taking inspiration from the symbiotic integration of cement proteins and calcified base plates observed in barnacles, we present here an eco-friendly spray-aided approach for creating multilayered alginate/mineral hybrid hydrogels through Ca 2+ -induced alginate gelation and concurrent mineralization. Electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and X-ray diff… Show more
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