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  • 1Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.

Frontiers in Chemistry
|December 5, 2019
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This review covers poly(aspartic acid) (PASP)-based hydrogels, focusing on synthesis, crosslinking, and applications. These biocompatible and biodegradable materials offer tunable stimuli-responsiveness for advanced uses.

Area of Science:

  • Polymer Science
  • Materials Science
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Poly(aspartic acid) (PASP) is a synthetic polypeptide known for biocompatibility and biodegradability.
  • PASP hydrogels offer tunable properties and stimuli-responsiveness.
  • Modification of poly(succinimide) (PSI) enables diverse hydrogel designs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in PASP-based hydrogel synthesis and fabrication.
  • To discuss crosslinking strategies and stimuli-responsive modifications.
  • To highlight diverse applications, especially in the biomedical field.

Main Methods:

  • Overview of synthesis and crosslinking techniques for PASP hydrogels.
  • Discussion of strategies for creating nanostructured hydrogels (particles, fibers).
Keywords:
crosslinkinghydrogelsinterpenetrating polymer networks (IPNs)nanoparticlespoly(aspartic acid)poly(succinimide)

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  • Exploration of modifications for stimuli-responsiveness (pH, temperature, redox).

    • Main Results:

    • PASP hydrogels can be synthesized with various crosslinking agents (diamines, dopamine, cysteamine, aminosilanes).
    • Nanostructured PASP hydrogels can be fabricated.
    • PASP hydrogels exhibit tunable stimuli-responsive behaviors.

    Conclusions:

    • PASP-based hydrogels represent a versatile platform for advanced material design.
    • Their biocompatibility and tunable properties make them promising for various applications.
    • Further research into PASP hydrogels will likely expand their utility, particularly in biomedicine.