The root system actively reacts to mechanical stimuli in its environment,transmitting mechanical signals to optimize the utilization of environmental resources.While the mechanical impedance created by the growth medi...The root system actively reacts to mechanical stimuli in its environment,transmitting mechanical signals to optimize the utilization of environmental resources.While the mechanical impedance created by the growth medium serves as the primary source of stimulation for the roots,extensive research has focused on the roots'response to static mechanical stimulation.However,the impact of dynamic mechanical stimulation on root phenotype remains underexplored.In this study,we utilized a low acyl gellan gum/polyacrylamide(GG/PAM)double network elastic hydrogel as the growth medium for rapeseed.We constructed a mechanical device to investigate the effects of reciprocating extrusion stimulation on the growth of the rapeseed root system.After three weeks of mechanical stimulation,the root system exhibited a significant increase in lateral roots.This branching enhanced the roots'anchoring and penetration into the hydrogel,thereby improving the root system's adaptability to its environment.Our findings offer valuable data and insights into the effects of reciprocating mechanical stimulation on root growth,providing a new way for engineering root phenotype.展开更多
We developed a fluorescent double network hydrogel with ionic responsiveness and high mechanical properties for visual detection.The nanocomposite hydrogel of laponite and polyacrylamide serves as the first network,wh...We developed a fluorescent double network hydrogel with ionic responsiveness and high mechanical properties for visual detection.The nanocomposite hydrogel of laponite and polyacrylamide serves as the first network,while the ionic cross-linked hydrogel of terbium ions and sodium alginate serves as the second network.The double-network structure,the introduction of nanoparticles and the reversible ionic crosslinked interactions confer high mechanical properties to the hydrogel.Terbium ions are not only used as the ionic cross-linked points,but also used as green emitters to endow hydrogels with fluorescent properties.On the basis of the “antenna effect” of terbium ions and the ion exchange interaction,the fluorescence of the hydrogels can make selective responses to various ions(such as organic acid radical ions,transition metal ions) in aqueous solutions,which enables a convenient strategy for visual detection toward ions.Consequently,the fluorescent double network hydrogel fabricated in this study is promising for use in the field of visual sensor detection.展开更多
Hydrogels with good antifouling and mechanical properties as well as biocompatibility have great application potential in the field of biomedicine.In this paper,a newly double network(DN)hydrogel was prepared based on...Hydrogels with good antifouling and mechanical properties as well as biocompatibility have great application potential in the field of biomedicine.In this paper,a newly double network(DN)hydrogel was prepared based on zwitterionic material sulfobetaine methacrylate(SBMA)and natural polysaccharide,sodium alginate(SA).The PSBMA network is covalently crosslinked while the SA network is ionically crosslinked by Ca^(2+).The hybrid crosslinked double network structure endows the DN hydrogel with excellent mechanical properties(E=0.19±0.01 MPa,σ=0.73±0.03 MPa),fast self-recovery ability as well as excellent fatigue resistance.Moreover,the results show that the PSBMA/SA-Ca^(2+)DN hydrogel is biocompatible and resists the absorption of non-specific proteins and adhesion of microorganisms,such as cells and algae,exhibiting outstanding antifouling properties.These unique characteristics of PSBMA/SA-Ca^(2+)DN hydrogel make it a promising candidate for biomedical application,such as artificial connective tissues,implantable devices,and underwater equipment.展开更多
Zn metal anode suffers from dendrite issues and passive byproducts,which severely plagues the practical application of aqueous Zn metal batteries.Herein,a polyzwitterionic cross-linked double network hydrogel electrol...Zn metal anode suffers from dendrite issues and passive byproducts,which severely plagues the practical application of aqueous Zn metal batteries.Herein,a polyzwitterionic cross-linked double network hydrogel electrolyte composed of physical crosslinking(hyaluronic acid)and chemical crosslinking(synthetic zwitterionic monomer copolymerized with acrylamide)is introduced to overcome these obstacles.On the one hand,highly hydrophilic physical network provides an energy dissipation channel to buffer stress and builds a H_(2)O-poor interface to avoid side reactions.On the other hand,the charged groups(sulfonic and imidazolyl)in chemical crosslinking structure build anion/cation transport channels to boost ions’kinetics migration and regulate the typical solvent structure[Zn(H_(2)O)_(6)]^(2+)to R-SO_(3)^(−)[Zn(H_(2)O)_(4)]^(2+),with uniform electric field distribution and significant resistance to dendrites and parasitic reactions.Based on the above functions,the symmetric zinc cell exhibits superior cycle stability for more than 420 h at a high current density of 5 mA·cm^(−2),and Zn||MnO_(2)full cell has a reversible specific capacity of 150 mAh·g^(−1)after 1000 cycles at 2 C with this hydrogel electrolyte.Furthermore,the pouch cell delivers impressive flexibility and cyclability for energy-storage applications.展开更多
Hydrogels,traditionally valued for their biocompatibility and soft-wet properties,are now being engineered as multifunctional advanced materials to address complex challenges in biomedicine,robotics,food engineering,e...Hydrogels,traditionally valued for their biocompatibility and soft-wet properties,are now being engineered as multifunctional advanced materials to address complex challenges in biomedicine,robotics,food engineering,energy,and environmental science.Recent advances have focused on improving their mechanical properties(e.g.,strength,elasticity,toughness,fatigue resistance,and autonomous repair),responsiveness(e.g.,responsive to pH,temperature,light,glucose,and enzymes),biocompatibility(e.g.,eco-friendly hydrogels derived from natural polymers),and diverse applications.展开更多
Hydrogels have emerged as appealing prospects for wound healing due to their superior biocompatible qualities.However,the integration of antibacterial active substances into hydrogels for effective wound repair remain...Hydrogels have emerged as appealing prospects for wound healing due to their superior biocompatible qualities.However,the integration of antibacterial active substances into hydrogels for effective wound repair remains challenging.Here,we present a novel double-network hydrogel for nasal mucosal injury repair with antibacterial and self-healing capabilities.This hydrogel is the result of mixing aldehyde polyethylene glycol(PEG)and a carboxymethyl chitosan(CMCS)-based hydrogel with a photocured methylacrylate gelatin(GelMA)hydrogel to envelop mesenchymal stem cell exosomes(MSC-Exos).CMCS is rich in amino groups and facilitates antibacterial repair.Given the dynamically reversible Schiff base connections between the amino group of chitosan and the aldehyde group of modified PEG,the hydrogel can be easily injected into the lesion site because of its excellent injection and shear thinning properties.GelMA introduces an additional network layer for the hydrogel,which enhances its strength and extends the duration of stem cell exosomes on the wound surface.On the basis of these characteristics,we provide evidence that this compound hydrogel can substantially increase cell proliferation and regeneration,inhibit scar hyperplasia,and stimulate angiogenesis in rabbit nasal septum mucosa trauma models.These results suggest that MSC exosome-loaded hydrogels(ME-Gel)have substantial clinical potential for the repair and regeneration of nasal mucosa after surgery or trauma.展开更多
Compared with single-network hydrogels,double-network hydrogels offer higher mechanical strength and toughness.Integrating useful functions into double-network hydrogels can expand the portfolios of the hydrogels.We r...Compared with single-network hydrogels,double-network hydrogels offer higher mechanical strength and toughness.Integrating useful functions into double-network hydrogels can expand the portfolios of the hydrogels.We report the preparation of double-network metallopolymer hydrogels with remarkable hydration,antifouling,and antimicrobial properties.These cationic hydrogels are composed of a first network of cationic cobaltocenium polyelectrolytes and a second network of polyacrylamide,all prepared via radical polymerization.Antibiotics were further installed into the hydrogels via ion-complexation with metal cations.These hydrogels exhibited significantly enhanced hydration,compared with polyacrylamide-based hydrogels,while featuring robust mechanical strength.Cationic metallopolymer hydrogels exhibited strong antifouling against oppositely charged proteins.These antibiotic-loaded hydrogels demonstrated a synergistic effect on the inhibition of bacterial growth and antifouling of bacteria,as a result of the unique ion complexation of cobaltocenium cations.展开更多
Due to the lack of an ideal material for TMJ(temporomandibular joint)disc perforation and local inflammation interfering with tissue regeneration,a functional TGI/HA-CS(tilapia type I gelatin/hyaluronic acid-chondroit...Due to the lack of an ideal material for TMJ(temporomandibular joint)disc perforation and local inflammation interfering with tissue regeneration,a functional TGI/HA-CS(tilapia type I gelatin/hyaluronic acid-chondroitin sulfate)double network hydrogel was constructed in this paper.It was not only multiply bionic in its composition,structure and mechanical strength,but also endowed with the ability to immunomodulate microenvironment and simultaneously induce in situ repair of defected TMJ discs.On the one hand,it inhibited inflammatory effects of inflammasome in macrophages,reduced the extracellular matrix(ECM)-degrading enzymes secreted by chondrocytes,reversed the local inflammatory state,promoted the proliferation of TMJ disc cells and induced fibrochondrogenic differentiation of synovium-derived mesenchymal stem cells(SMSCs).On the other hand,it gave an impetus to repairing a relatively-large(6 mm-sized)defect in mini pigs’TMJ discs in a rapid and high-quality manner,which suggested a promising clinical application.展开更多
基金supporting from Shanghai Pujiang Program(23PJ1400400)DHU startup grant,the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,DHU Distinguished Young Professor Program.
文摘The root system actively reacts to mechanical stimuli in its environment,transmitting mechanical signals to optimize the utilization of environmental resources.While the mechanical impedance created by the growth medium serves as the primary source of stimulation for the roots,extensive research has focused on the roots'response to static mechanical stimulation.However,the impact of dynamic mechanical stimulation on root phenotype remains underexplored.In this study,we utilized a low acyl gellan gum/polyacrylamide(GG/PAM)double network elastic hydrogel as the growth medium for rapeseed.We constructed a mechanical device to investigate the effects of reciprocating extrusion stimulation on the growth of the rapeseed root system.After three weeks of mechanical stimulation,the root system exhibited a significant increase in lateral roots.This branching enhanced the roots'anchoring and penetration into the hydrogel,thereby improving the root system's adaptability to its environment.Our findings offer valuable data and insights into the effects of reciprocating mechanical stimulation on root growth,providing a new way for engineering root phenotype.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51873167)the National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program for College Students(No.226801001)。
文摘We developed a fluorescent double network hydrogel with ionic responsiveness and high mechanical properties for visual detection.The nanocomposite hydrogel of laponite and polyacrylamide serves as the first network,while the ionic cross-linked hydrogel of terbium ions and sodium alginate serves as the second network.The double-network structure,the introduction of nanoparticles and the reversible ionic crosslinked interactions confer high mechanical properties to the hydrogel.Terbium ions are not only used as the ionic cross-linked points,but also used as green emitters to endow hydrogels with fluorescent properties.On the basis of the “antenna effect” of terbium ions and the ion exchange interaction,the fluorescence of the hydrogels can make selective responses to various ions(such as organic acid radical ions,transition metal ions) in aqueous solutions,which enables a convenient strategy for visual detection toward ions.Consequently,the fluorescent double network hydrogel fabricated in this study is promising for use in the field of visual sensor detection.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52073256,21404091 and 21404089)the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.LBY21E030001)。
文摘Hydrogels with good antifouling and mechanical properties as well as biocompatibility have great application potential in the field of biomedicine.In this paper,a newly double network(DN)hydrogel was prepared based on zwitterionic material sulfobetaine methacrylate(SBMA)and natural polysaccharide,sodium alginate(SA).The PSBMA network is covalently crosslinked while the SA network is ionically crosslinked by Ca^(2+).The hybrid crosslinked double network structure endows the DN hydrogel with excellent mechanical properties(E=0.19±0.01 MPa,σ=0.73±0.03 MPa),fast self-recovery ability as well as excellent fatigue resistance.Moreover,the results show that the PSBMA/SA-Ca^(2+)DN hydrogel is biocompatible and resists the absorption of non-specific proteins and adhesion of microorganisms,such as cells and algae,exhibiting outstanding antifouling properties.These unique characteristics of PSBMA/SA-Ca^(2+)DN hydrogel make it a promising candidate for biomedical application,such as artificial connective tissues,implantable devices,and underwater equipment.
基金the Science Technology and Innovation Team in University of Henan Province(No.24IRTSTHN002)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22279121)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2022M712863),and DFT calculations were supported by the National Supercomputing Centre in Zhengzhou and the funding of Zhengzhou University.
文摘Zn metal anode suffers from dendrite issues and passive byproducts,which severely plagues the practical application of aqueous Zn metal batteries.Herein,a polyzwitterionic cross-linked double network hydrogel electrolyte composed of physical crosslinking(hyaluronic acid)and chemical crosslinking(synthetic zwitterionic monomer copolymerized with acrylamide)is introduced to overcome these obstacles.On the one hand,highly hydrophilic physical network provides an energy dissipation channel to buffer stress and builds a H_(2)O-poor interface to avoid side reactions.On the other hand,the charged groups(sulfonic and imidazolyl)in chemical crosslinking structure build anion/cation transport channels to boost ions’kinetics migration and regulate the typical solvent structure[Zn(H_(2)O)_(6)]^(2+)to R-SO_(3)^(−)[Zn(H_(2)O)_(4)]^(2+),with uniform electric field distribution and significant resistance to dendrites and parasitic reactions.Based on the above functions,the symmetric zinc cell exhibits superior cycle stability for more than 420 h at a high current density of 5 mA·cm^(−2),and Zn||MnO_(2)full cell has a reversible specific capacity of 150 mAh·g^(−1)after 1000 cycles at 2 C with this hydrogel electrolyte.Furthermore,the pouch cell delivers impressive flexibility and cyclability for energy-storage applications.
基金supported by the 111 Project (Grant No. B21034)the Specialized Research Projects of Huanjiang Laboratory+1 种基金ZhujiZhejiang Province
文摘Hydrogels,traditionally valued for their biocompatibility and soft-wet properties,are now being engineered as multifunctional advanced materials to address complex challenges in biomedicine,robotics,food engineering,energy,and environmental science.Recent advances have focused on improving their mechanical properties(e.g.,strength,elasticity,toughness,fatigue resistance,and autonomous repair),responsiveness(e.g.,responsive to pH,temperature,light,glucose,and enzymes),biocompatibility(e.g.,eco-friendly hydrogels derived from natural polymers),and diverse applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82101184)the Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(JCYJ20210324102809024 and RCBS20210609103713045)+3 种基金the Jiangsu Provincial Medical Key Discipline Laboratory(ZDXK202243)the Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(SJCX22_1288)the Nanjing Medical Science and Technique Development Foundation(YKK20070)the Shenzhen Medical Research Fund(A2303017).
文摘Hydrogels have emerged as appealing prospects for wound healing due to their superior biocompatible qualities.However,the integration of antibacterial active substances into hydrogels for effective wound repair remains challenging.Here,we present a novel double-network hydrogel for nasal mucosal injury repair with antibacterial and self-healing capabilities.This hydrogel is the result of mixing aldehyde polyethylene glycol(PEG)and a carboxymethyl chitosan(CMCS)-based hydrogel with a photocured methylacrylate gelatin(GelMA)hydrogel to envelop mesenchymal stem cell exosomes(MSC-Exos).CMCS is rich in amino groups and facilitates antibacterial repair.Given the dynamically reversible Schiff base connections between the amino group of chitosan and the aldehyde group of modified PEG,the hydrogel can be easily injected into the lesion site because of its excellent injection and shear thinning properties.GelMA introduces an additional network layer for the hydrogel,which enhances its strength and extends the duration of stem cell exosomes on the wound surface.On the basis of these characteristics,we provide evidence that this compound hydrogel can substantially increase cell proliferation and regeneration,inhibit scar hyperplasia,and stimulate angiogenesis in rabbit nasal septum mucosa trauma models.These results suggest that MSC exosome-loaded hydrogels(ME-Gel)have substantial clinical potential for the repair and regeneration of nasal mucosa after surgery or trauma.
基金The study was supported by the National Institutes of Health(No.R01AI120987).
文摘Compared with single-network hydrogels,double-network hydrogels offer higher mechanical strength and toughness.Integrating useful functions into double-network hydrogels can expand the portfolios of the hydrogels.We report the preparation of double-network metallopolymer hydrogels with remarkable hydration,antifouling,and antimicrobial properties.These cationic hydrogels are composed of a first network of cationic cobaltocenium polyelectrolytes and a second network of polyacrylamide,all prepared via radical polymerization.Antibiotics were further installed into the hydrogels via ion-complexation with metal cations.These hydrogels exhibited significantly enhanced hydration,compared with polyacrylamide-based hydrogels,while featuring robust mechanical strength.Cationic metallopolymer hydrogels exhibited strong antifouling against oppositely charged proteins.These antibiotic-loaded hydrogels demonstrated a synergistic effect on the inhibition of bacterial growth and antifouling of bacteria,as a result of the unique ion complexation of cobaltocenium cations.
基金This work was sponsored by grants from the National Nature Science Foundation of China(82072070)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2018YFC1105202)Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(21DZ2291700,18DZ2290300).
文摘Due to the lack of an ideal material for TMJ(temporomandibular joint)disc perforation and local inflammation interfering with tissue regeneration,a functional TGI/HA-CS(tilapia type I gelatin/hyaluronic acid-chondroitin sulfate)double network hydrogel was constructed in this paper.It was not only multiply bionic in its composition,structure and mechanical strength,but also endowed with the ability to immunomodulate microenvironment and simultaneously induce in situ repair of defected TMJ discs.On the one hand,it inhibited inflammatory effects of inflammasome in macrophages,reduced the extracellular matrix(ECM)-degrading enzymes secreted by chondrocytes,reversed the local inflammatory state,promoted the proliferation of TMJ disc cells and induced fibrochondrogenic differentiation of synovium-derived mesenchymal stem cells(SMSCs).On the other hand,it gave an impetus to repairing a relatively-large(6 mm-sized)defect in mini pigs’TMJ discs in a rapid and high-quality manner,which suggested a promising clinical application.
