amine functional groups bearing silica nanodots (SiND-NH2) were combined
with benzaldehyde terminated triblock copolymer poly(ethylene oxide)-poly
(propylene oxide)-poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO-PPO-PEO), in aqueous media to
obtain hydrogels. Self-healing ability was demonstrated by cutting hydrogel into
two halves and formation of a whole gel immediately after putting them in contact.
Fig. 9 (a) Preparation of C-dots and C-dots/PEI hydrogel, (b) strain recovery tests of C-dots/PEI
hydrogel. Adapted with permission [25]. Copyright 2019, American Chemical Society
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with benzaldehyde terminated triblock copolymer poly(ethylene oxide)-poly
(propylene oxide)-poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO-PPO-PEO), in aqueous media to
obtain hydrogels. Self-healing ability was demonstrated by cutting hydrogel into
two halves and formation of a whole gel immediately after putting them in contact.
Fig. 9 (a) Preparation of C-dots and C-dots/PEI hydrogel, (b) strain recovery tests of C-dots/PEI
hydrogel. Adapted with permission [25]. Copyright 2019, American Chemical Society
256
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