Effect of metal ions with reducing properties on hydrogels containing catechol groups

The catechol group in mussel has been widely explored for the development of hydrogels due to its optimal adhesion with water. Although the development of the catechol hydrogels has made an extensive progress, however, there is still room for further exploration. In this study, the effect of metal ions on the catechol modified hydrogels was studied with respect to the mechanical properties. For this, a polymer network structure containing the...