Universal Method for Covalent Attachment of Hydrogels to Diverse Polymeric Surfaces for Biomedical Applications (Adv. Mater. 1/2026)

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Authors: Masoud Zhianmanesh, Azin Khodaei, Matthew Crago, Oliver Lotz, Sina Naficy, Fariba Dehghani, Marcela Bilek, Saber Amin Yavari, Behnam Akhavan
DOI: 10.1002/adma.71875
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Abstract

Diverse Polymeric Surfaces for Biomedical Applications In their Research Article (DOI: 10.1002/adma.202503524), Behnam Akhavan and co-workers address the long-standing challenge of bonding hydrogels to solid polymer substrates by introducing a universal, reagent-free strategy using plasma-generated reactive oxygen species. This scalable, linker-free method enables robust adhesion and broad material compatibility, advancing hybrid solid–hydrogel systems for next-generation biomedical devices and bioprinting applications.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity Polymer Surface Interaction Studies Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Advanced Materials
Volume
38
Issue
1
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN