Strong reversible hydrogels
US8628789B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 21, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08G75/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to improved hydrogel materials using water gellants that are comprised of polymer backbones P to which hydrogen bonding 4H-units are covalently attached via a hydrophobic linker L. Optionally, the hydrogel contains additional ingredients or additives. These new reversible hydrogels can easily be fine-tuned in their mechanical performance and function and are especially suitable for biomedical applications.
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