Described herein are block copolymer conjugates that form double-network hydrogels under appropriate conditions. The conjugates comprise a block of polymer end-group, a block of self-associating peptide or protein, and flexible linkers between the two. Hydrogels comprising the conjugates have the mechanical properties, including elastic modulus and fracture toughness, required for load-bearing applications, while maintaining desirable shear-thinning properties, for example, for injectability.
本文描述了在适当条件下形成双网络
水凝胶的嵌段共聚物共轭物。这些共轭物包括一个聚合物末端基团的块,一个自相互结合的肽或蛋白质的块,以及两者之间的柔性连接物。包括这些共轭物的
水凝胶具有力学性能,包括弹性模量和断裂韧性,适用于承载应用,同时保持理想的剪切稀释特性,例如可注射性。