Abstract
Hydrogel meets silicone: The chemical functionalization of a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) surface with polysaccharide "glue" induces a strong, permanent adhesion between the hydrogel and PDMS. This hydrogel-coated silicone substrate was useful for controlling cellular organization under mechanical stretching (see picture) and also in fabricating microfluidic devices filled with the gel.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 6949-6952 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 52 |
Issue number | 27 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 1 2013 |
Keywords
- alginate
- hydrogels
- mechanical stimulation
- microfluidics
- polydimethylsiloxanes
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemistry
- Catalysis