Harnessing biomimetic cryptic bonds to form self-reinforcing gels

Abstract

Cryptic sites, which lay hidden in folded biomolecules, become exposed by applied force and form new bonds that reinforce the biomaterial.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2020
Source ID
10.1039/d0sm00145g

Entities

People

  • Anna C. Balazs
  • Santidan Biswas
  • Victor V Yashin

Organizations

  • Army Research Office
  • United States Army
  • United States Department of Energy
  • University of Pittsburgh

Tags

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology