Thermal-driven H-bond reconfiguration for bioinspired high-strength anisotropic supramolecular hydrogels

Key Points

• The goal is to develop hydrogels with enhanced mechanical properties through thermal-driven hydrogen bond reconfiguration.
• Developed a novel hydrogel through molecular and structural engineering techniques.
• Employed thermal cycling to facilitate hydrogen bond reconfiguration.
• Characterized the mechanical properties and anisotropic behavior of the hydrogels.
• Achieved improved strength and stiffness in the hydrogels compared to traditional materials.
• Demonstrated tunable anisotropic behavior depending on thermal treatment conditions.
• Highlighted potential applications in biomedical fields due to enhanced performance.