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Recent Advances in Multi-Functional Hydrogels.

Liang Chen^1,2, Huijie Zhang³, Wenshan Ren^1,2

¹College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.

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Polymeric hydrogels are versatile soft materials that form 3D networks, absorbing significant water while maintaining structural integrity. These properties make them crucial for various advanced applications.

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Materials Science
Polymer Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Polymeric hydrogels are essential soft materials forming 3D networks.
They exhibit high water absorption and structural integrity.
These characteristics are vital for numerous applications.

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