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Strain-Promoted Crosslinking of PEG-based Hydrogels via Copper-Free Cycloaddition
ACS Macro Letters
  • Jukan Zheng, The University Of Akron
  • Laura A. Smith Callahan, The University Of Akron
  • Jinkun Hao, The University Of Akron
  • Kai Guo, The University Of Akron
  • Chrys Wesdemiotis, The University Of Akron
  • Robert Weiss, The University of Akron
  • Matthew L. Becker, The University Of Akron
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Article
Publication Date
1-1-2012
Disciplines
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.

Citation Information
Jukan Zheng, Laura A. Smith Callahan, Jinkun Hao, Kai Guo, et al.. "Strain-Promoted Crosslinking of PEG-based Hydrogels via Copper-Free Cycloaddition" ACS Macro Letters Vol. 1 Iss. 8 (2012) p. 1071 - 1073
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/matthew_becker/97/