One-step synthesis of Janus hydrogel via heterogeneous distribution of sodium α-linoleate driven by surfactant self-aggregation.
Sci Adv
; 9(45): eadj3186, 2023 Nov 10.
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Janus adhesive hydrogels have one-sided adhesive properties and hold promising applications in the health care field. However, a simple method for synthesizing Janus hydrogels is still lacking. In this study, we introduce an innovative method to prepare Janus hydrogels by harnessing a fundamental phenomenon: the self-aggregation of surfactants at high concentrations at the water-air interface. By combining a small amount [0.8 to 3.2 weight %, relative to mass of acrylamide (AM)] of sodium α-linoleate (LAS) with AM through free radical polymerization, we have synthesized Janus adhesive hydrogels. The Janus hydrogels exhibit remarkable adhesive strength and adhesive differences, with the top side (84 J m-2) being 21 times stronger than the bottom side, also an excellent elongation rate. Through comprehensive experiments, including chemical composition, surface morphology, and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, we thoroughly investigate the mechanisms of the hydrogel's heterogeneous adhesion. This study presents an easy, efficient, and innovative method for preparing one-sided adhesive hydrogels.
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