"Strain-Promoted Cross-Linking of PEG-Based Hydrogels via Copper-Free Cycloaddition" by Matthew Becker

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Strain-Promoted Cross-Linking of PEG-Based Hydrogels via Copper-Free Cycloaddition

Department of Polymer Science (2012)

Matthew Becker

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Abstract

The synthesis of a 4-dibenzocyclooctynol (DIBO) functionalized polyethylene glycol (PEG) and fabrication of hydrogels via strain-promoted, metal-free, azide-alkyne cycloaddition is reported. The resulting hydrogel materials provide a versatile alternative in which to encapsulate cells that are sensitive to photochemical or chemical crosslinking mechanisms.

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering,
Engineering and
Polymer Science

Publication Date

July 1, 2012

Citation Information

Matthew Becker. "Strain-Promoted Cross-Linking of PEG-Based Hydrogels via Copper-Free Cycloaddition" Department of Polymer Science Vol. 1 (2012)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/matthew_becker/7/