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  • Tissue Engineering
  • Adhesive Technology

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  • In situ forming hydrogels with catechol groups are bioinspired materials for tissue adhesion.
  • Poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG)⁻catechol tissue glues are promising but often lack mechanical stability for load-bearing applications.
  • Optimizing cross-linking mechanisms and conditions is crucial for PEG-catechol systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop mechanically reinforced PEG⁻catechol adhesives with enhanced cohesive and adhesive properties.
  • To improve the performance of tissue adhesives for load-bearing surgical applications.
  • To create tunable bioinspired adhesives that perform well in the presence of blood.

Main Methods:

  • Formulation of composite hydrogels using collagen/PEG mixtures, with optional hydroxyapatite nanoparticles.
  • Characterization of mechanical performance and adhesion strength of the composite hydrogels.
  • Evaluation of adhesive performance on tissue in the presence of blood, comparing with existing adhesives.

Main Results:

  • Composite hydrogels exhibited significantly improved mechanical performance compared to individual components.
  • Adhesion strength on blood-covered skin exceeded 40 kPa, surpassing cyanoacrylate, fibrin, and standard PEG⁻catechol systems by over sixfold.
  • Mechanical and interfacial properties were tunable by adjusting the composite composition.

Conclusions:

  • Mechanically reinforced PEG⁻catechol adhesives offer excellent and tunable cohesive and adhesive properties.
  • These advanced adhesives show great potential for load-bearing surgery and challenging in-vivo conditions.
  • The developed composite hydrogels represent a significant advancement in bioinspired tissue adhesives.