Multi-compartment hydrogels for biomedical applications

天然组织是各种成分的复杂相互作用。自然组织稳定性的一个关键参数是层状结构的空间控制形成。最近，我们通过掺入石墨-氮化碳(g-CN)可以显示出具有显著力学性能的水凝胶的形成。这位博士生将通过在合成水凝胶材料中加入g-CN来研究复杂水凝胶结构的形成及其机械性能。合成和分析任务都是评估结构-属性关系的项目的一部分。最终目标是制造一种在机械性能和水分含量方面模仿自然组织的复合水凝胶。

Natural tissue is a complex interplay of various components. A key parameter of the stability of natural tissue is the spatially controlled formation of layered structures. Recently, we could show the formation of hydrogels with significant mechanical properties via incorporation graphitic-Carbon Nitride (g-CN). The PhD student will study the formation of complex hydrogel architectures and their mechanical properties via incorporation of g-CN into synthetic hydrogel materials. Both synthetic and analytical tasks are part of the project to assess structure-property relationships. The final goal is to fabricate a composite hydrogel that mimics natural tissues regarding mechanical properties and water content.