Ca2+, redox, and thermoresponsive supramolecular hydrogel with programmed quadruple shape memory effect

Chem Commun (Camb). 2018 Jul 17;54(58):8084-8087. doi: 10.1039/c8cc03304h.

Abstract

A new shape memory hydrogel, which can be programmed with quadruple geometries when stimuli are applied sequentially, is presented. With a new redox-responsive stimulus coupled with two other common regulation mechanisms, this hydrogel shows multiple shape memory behaviours, which is promising for various applications, especially drug delivery.