Development of Self-Healing Double-Network Hydrogels: Enhancement of the Strength of Wheat Gluten Hydrogels by In Situ Metal–Catechol Coordination

2019 ◽  
Vol 67 (23) ◽  
pp. 6508-6516 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chengzhen Liu ◽  
David Julian McClements ◽  
Man Li ◽  
Liu Xiong ◽  
Qingjie Sun
Keyword(s):  
Wheat Gluten ◽  
Self Healing ◽  
Double Network

scholarly journals Soot removal from ancient Egyptian complex painted surfaces using a double network gel: Empirical tests on the ceiling of the sanctuary of Osiris in the temple of Seti I – Abydos

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ehab Awad Al-Emam ◽  
Abdel Ghafour Motawea ◽  
Joost Caen ◽  
Koen Janssens
Keyword(s):  
Self Healing ◽  
Wall Paintings ◽  
Shape Stability ◽  
Double Network ◽  
Ancient Egyptian ◽  
Third Phase ◽  
Digital Microscope ◽  
Seti I ◽  
The Temple

Abstract In this study, we evaluated the ease of removal of soot layers from ancient wall paintings by employing double network gels as a controllable cleaning method. The ceiling of the temple of Seti I (Abydos, Egypt) is covered with thick layers of soot; this is especially the case in the sanctuary of Osiris. These layers may have been accumulated during the occupation of the temple by Christians, fleeing the Romans in the first centuries A.D.. Soot particulates are one of the most common deposits to be removed during conservation-restoration activities of (Egyptian) wall paintings. They usually mask the painted reliefs and reduce the permeability of the painted surface. A Polyvinyl alcohol-borax/agarose (PVA-B/AG) double network gel was selected for this task since its properties were expected to be compatible with the cleaning treatment requirements. The gel is characterized by its flexibility, permitting to take the shape of the reliefs, while also having self-healing properties, featuring shape stability and an appropriate capacity to retain liquid. The gel was loaded with several cleaning reagents that proved to be effective for soot removal. Two sets of soot removal tests were conducted with these gel composites. The cleaned surfaces were examined in situ with the naked eye and with a digital microscope in order to select the best gel composite. The gel composite, loaded with a solution of 5% ammonia, 0.3% ammonium carbonate, and 0.3% EDTA yielded the most satisfactory results and allowed to safely remove a crust of thick soot particles from the surface. Thus, during a third phase of the study, it was used successfully to clean a larger area of the ceiling.

In situ formation of nanocomposite double-network hydrogels with shear-thinning and self-healing properties

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tsan-Yu Tsai ◽  
Ke-Han Shen ◽  
Chun-Wei Chang ◽  
Lavernchy Jovanska ◽  
Reuben Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shear Thinning ◽  
Self Healing ◽  
Double Network ◽  
Polymeric Network ◽  
Functionalized Nanomaterials ◽  
New Type ◽  
In Situ Formation

A new type of nanocomposite double-network hydrogel has been developed using functionalized nanomaterials as multivalent crosslinkers to present multiple interfacial crosslinking for the formation of a property-tailorable polymeric network.

Double-network hydrogels with superior self-healing properties using starch reinforcing strategy

2021 ◽  
Vol 257 ◽  
pp. 117626
Author(s):  
Xiaoqin Shang ◽  
Qingling Wang ◽  
Jinghao Li ◽  
Guojie Zhang ◽  
Jianguo Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Self Healing ◽  
Double Network

scholarly journals Radiation-initiated high strength chitosan/lithium sulfonate double network hydrogel/aerogel with porosity and stability for efficient CO2 capture

RSC Advances ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (33) ◽  
pp. 20486-20497
Author(s):  
Zhiyan Liu ◽  
Rui Ma ◽  
Wenjie Du ◽  
Gang Yang ◽  
Tao Chen
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Beam Radiation ◽  
Chitosan Hydrogel ◽  
Double Network ◽  
Electron Beam Radiation ◽  
Freeze Dried ◽  
Urea Aqueous Solution ◽  
Capture Capacity

Chitosan hydrogel is regenerated from alkali/urea aqueous solution and the lithium sulfonate second network is introduced by electron beam radiation-initiated in situ free radical polymerization. The freeze-dried aerogel has CO2 capture capacity.

Recyclable conductive nanoclay for direct in situ printing flexible electronics

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pengcheng Wu ◽  
Zhenwei Wang ◽  
Xinhua Yao ◽  
Jianzhong Fu ◽  
Yong He
Keyword(s):  
Flexible Electronics ◽  
Self Healing ◽  
Stamping Process

A recyclable, self-healing conductive nanoclay and corresponding stamping process are developed for printing flexible electronics directly and quickly in situ.

Preparation and characterization of double network hydrogel with high-strength and self-healing

2021 ◽  
pp. 102450
Author(s):  
Shubin Li ◽  
Xiao Wang ◽  
Jiang Zhu ◽  
Zhenyu Wang ◽  
Lu Wang
Keyword(s):  
High Strength ◽  
Self Healing ◽  
Double Network

SELF-HEALING OF WOVEN COMPOSITE LAMINATES VIA IN SITU THERMAL REMENDING

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
ALEXANDER D. SNYDER ◽  
ZACHARY J. PHILLIPS ◽  
JASON F. PATRICK
Keyword(s):  
Composite Laminates ◽  
Composite Laminate ◽  
Laminated Composites ◽  
Reaction Times ◽  
Carbon Fiber Composites ◽  
Self Healing ◽  
Damage Mode ◽  
Woven Composite ◽  
Internal Damage

Fiber-reinforced polymer composites are attractive structural materials due to their high specific strength/stiffness and excellent corrosion resistance. However, the lack of through-thickness reinforcement in laminated composites creates inherent susceptibility to fiber-matrix debonding, i.e., interlaminar delamination. This internal damage mode has proven difficult to detect and nearly impossible to repair via conventional methods, and therefore, remains a significant factor limiting the reliability of composite laminates in lightweight structures. Thus, novel approaches for mitigation (e.g., self-healing) of this incessant damage mode are of tremendous interest. Self-healing strategies involving sequestration of reactive liquids, i.e. microcapsule and microvascular systems, show promise for the extending service- life of laminated composites. However, limited heal cycles, long reaction times (hours/days), and variable stability of chemical agents under changing environmental conditions remain formidable research challenges. Intrinsic self- healing approaches that utilize reversible bonds in the host material circumvent many of these limitations and offer the potential for unlimited heal cycles. Here we detail the development of an intrinsic self-healing woven composite laminate based on thermally-induced dynamic bond re-association of 3D-printed polymer interlayers. In contrast to prior work, self-repair of the laminate occurs in situ and below the glass-transition temperature of the epoxy matrix, and maintains >85% of the elastic modulus during healing. This new platform has been deployed in both glass and carbon-fiber composites, demonstrating application versatility. Remarkably, up to 20 rapid (minute-scale) self-healing cycles have been achieved with healing efficiencies hovering 100% of the interlayer toughened (4-5x) composite laminate. This latest self-healing advancement exhibits unprecedented potential for perpetual in-service repair along with material multi-functionality (e.g., deicing ability) to meet modern application demands.

scholarly journals Microencapsulation of Liquid Cyanoacrylate via In Situ Polymerization for Self-healing Bone Cement Application – ERRATUM

2012 ◽  
Vol 1417 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Vineela D. Gandham ◽  
Alice B.W. Brochu ◽  
William M. Reichert
Keyword(s):  
Bone Cement ◽  
In Situ Polymerization ◽  
Self Healing ◽  
Healing Bone

scholarly journals Characterization of polyvinyl alcohol-borax/agarose (PVA-B/AG) double network hydrogel utilized for the cleaning of works of art

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ehab Awad Al-Emam ◽  
Hilde Soenen ◽  
Joost Caen ◽  
Koen Janssens
Keyword(s):  
Polyvinyl Alcohol ◽  
Self Healing ◽  
Retention Capacity ◽  
Structured Surfaces ◽  
Double Network ◽  
Liquid Retention ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Cleaning Procedures ◽  
Phase Retention

Abstract Since cleaning of artworks may cause undesirable physicochemical alterations and is a nonreversible procedure, it is mandatory to adopt the proper cleaning procedure. Such a procedure should remove undesired materials whilst preserving the original surface. In this regard, numerous gels have been developed and exploited for the cleaning of various artwork surfaces. Lately, agarose (AG) and polyvinyl alcohol-borax (PVA-B) hydrogels have been widely employed as cleaning tools by conservators. Both hydrogels show some limitations in specific cleaning practices. In this work, we investigated the influence of including increased levels of agarose into PVA-B systems. For this reason, we performed a detailed characterization on the double network (DN) hydrogel including the chemical structure, the liquid phase retention, the rheological behavior, and the self-healing behavior of various PVA-B/AG double network hydrogels. These new hydrogels revealed better properties than PVA-B hydrogels and obviated their limitations. The inclusion of AG into PVA-B systems enhanced the liquid retention capacity, shape-stability, and mechanical strength of the blend. Furthermore, AG minimized the expelling/syneresis issue that occurs when loading PVA-B systems with low polarity solvents or chelating agents. The resultant double network hydrogel exhibits relevant self-healing properties. The PVA-B/AG double network is a new and useful cleaning tool that can be added to the conservators’ tool-kit. It is ideal for cleaning procedures dealing with porous and complex structured surfaces, vertical surfaces and for long time applications.

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