Affiliation:
1. Kyushu University, 744, Motooka, Nishi–ku Fukuoka–shi Fukuoka 819–0395 Japan ono.fumiyasu@kyudai.jp
2. NOVIGO Pharma Inc., Fukuoka Industry–Academia Symphonicity (FiaS) 4–1, Kyudaishinnmachi, Nishi–ku Fukuoka-shi Fukuoka 819–0388 Japan
Abstract
This chapter discusses the design and synthesis of multicomponent hydrogels. First, the general theory of multicomponent hydrogel design is explained. Following this, the synthesis techniques, chemical reactions/mechanisms, and radiation techniques for multicomponent hydrogels are described, along with examples of crosslinking strategies. Finally, examples of natural and synthetic polymers, as well as synthesis techniques, including linking techniques for multicomponent hydrogels utilized in bioapplications, are provided.
Publisher
The Royal Society of Chemistry