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September 10, 2025Macromolecules

Macroscopic Alignment and Structural Fixation of Homogeneous Cross-Linked Polymer Networks for Ultrastrong Hydrogels

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A general approach enhances mechanical properties in hydrogels through cross-linking and alignment, highlighting versatility.

The developed hydrogels demonstrate significantly enhanced mechanical properties, such as a fracture stress of 43.2 MPa.
Macroscopic alignment and structural fixation techniques improved hydrogel toughness by 240-fold compared to precursors.
A novel cross-linking method utilizing divinylbenzene enables the creation of ultrastrong hydrogels with antifracture features.
The versatility of these hydrogels was confirmed through substitution with different monomers, cross-linkers, and metal ions.

Ma et al. (2025) studied this question.

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