Direct-Ink-Writing of Multi-functional Dynamic Polymer-Carbon Nanotube Hydrogel Composites

Key Points

• The aim is to develop a hydrogel composite system that incorporates MWCNTs into a dynamically crosslinked polymer to enhance the material's properties.
• Utilized direct-ink-writing additive manufacturing to create composites.
• Integrated multiwalled carbon nanotubes into the polymer matrix.
• Employed dynamic crosslinking techniques for structural integrity.
• The presence of MWCNTs significantly improved electrical conductivity.
• Dynamic polymers exhibited enhanced mechanical properties.
• The hydrogel composites showed potential for various applications in advanced materials.