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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Hydrogels are widely used in biomedical applications.
  • Developing responsive hydrogels without hydrophobic groups is challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize a pH and mechano-responsive coordination polymeric gel.
  • To investigate the structural, optical, and mechanical properties of the developed hydrogel.
  • To explore its potential in biomedical applications.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of the hydrogel by reacting Mg2+ with N-(7-hydroxyl-4-methyl-8-coumarinyl)-alanine.
  • Characterization using UV/vis absorption, fluorescence spectroscopy, and mechanical testing (dynamic oscillation, steady shear, creep).
  • Analysis of the hydrogel's fibrillar network structure and supramolecular assembly.

Main Results:

  • The hydrogel formation is attributed to the self-aggregation of 1D coordination polymers into 3D nanostructures.
  • The freeze-dried hydrogel exhibits a fibrillar network structure with a uniform ribbon shape.
  • Enhanced fluorescence intensity and longer lifetime were observed upon gel formation.
  • Mechanical analysis revealed viscoelastic properties indicative of a stable 3D assembly.

Conclusions:

  • A novel Mg2+ coordination polymeric hydrogel responsive to pH and mechanical stimuli was successfully developed.
  • The hydrogel possesses a unique fibrillar nanostructure and enhanced optical properties.
  • Its viscoelasticity and biocompatibility suggest potential as a soft material for biomedical applications.