Thermally Controlled 3D Printable and Modulus Tunable Hydrogel
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Materials having a controlled mechanical property have been the subject of substantial research in recent years due to the vast range of potential uses. Because of its ability to contain a sizable amount of water and its ability to be mechanically manipulated by external stimuli, hydrogel is one of the materials that has received the most research attention. In this study, micelles, ionic bonding, and hydrophobic association were combined to create modulus-tunable hydrogels. Temperature control was used to provide a fine mechanical tuning through the hydrophobic contact. Additionally, an abrupt stiffness change from rubbery to glassy material results from phase separation at high temperatures. This capability attracts the creation of biomimetic materials and safety gear that requires both elastic and rigid capabilities at high temperatures.