An Integrated Polysaccharide Hydrogel with Versatile Fluorescence Responses through Noncovalent Reformation of Gel Aggregation and for Bioimaging

Functionalized hydrogels, with their unique and adaptable structures, have attracted significant attention in materials and biomaterials research. Fluorescent hydrogels are particularly noteworthy for their sensing capabilities and ability to mimic cellular matrices, facilitating cell infiltration and tracking of drug delivery. Structural elucidation of hydrogels is crucial for understanding their responses to stimuli such as the pH, temperature, and solvents. This study developed a fluorescent hydrogel by functionalizing chitosan with