Nature Communications (Sep 2022)
Microgel reinforced zwitterionic hydrogel coating for blood-contacting biomedical devices
Abstract
Zwitterionic hydrogels are nonfouling and hemocompatibility but several key challenges such as weak mechanical strength and low adhesion hamper their application as coating materials for devices. Here, the authors report a microgel reinforced zwitterionic hydrogel with excellent mechanical robustness and anti-swelling properties.