Polymer Engineering Faculty Research
Title
Strain-Promoted Crosslinking of PEG-based Hydrogels via Copper-Free Cycloaddition
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2012
Abstract
The synthesis of a 4-dibenzocyclooctynol (DIBO) functionalized poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) and fabrication of hydrogels via strain-promoted, metal-free, azide–alkyne cycloaddition is reported. The resulting hydrogel materials provide a versatile alternative to encapsulate cells that are sensitive to photochemical or chemical cross-linking mechanisms.
Publication Title
ACS Macro Letters
Volume
1
Issue
8
First Page
1071
Last Page
1073
Recommended Citation
Zheng, Jukan; Smith Callahan, Laura A.; Hao, Jinkun; Guo, Kai; Wesdemiotis, Chrys; Weiss, Robert; and Becker, Matthew L., "Strain-Promoted Crosslinking of PEG-based Hydrogels via Copper-Free Cycloaddition" (2012). Polymer Engineering Faculty Research. 1941.
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