Polyurethane-Based Hydrogel Development

Polyurethane-based hydrogels have emerged as a promising class of materials for biomedical applications due to their biocompatibility, mechanical properties, and ability to absorb and retain water. As a pioneer in hydrogel development, Matexcel is committed to developing customized polyurethane-based hydrogels for our global customers to meet their needs in a wide range of applications.

Introduction to Polyurethane-Based Hydrogel

Polyurethane-based hydrogels are a type of hydrogel material that is composed of a polyurethane polymer network and a hydrophilic component such as water or other biological fluids that can absorb and retain large amounts of water or other fluids while maintaining their shape and integrity.

Polyurethane-based hydrogel offers several advantages such as durability, biocompatibility, water retention, and versatility that facilitate its application in a wide range of fields. Meanwhile, Polyurethane-based hydrogels can be synthesized using a variety of methods, including chemical crosslinking of prepolymers, physical crosslinking through the use of temperature, pH, or other environmental stimuli, or a combination of these techniques. The properties of the resulting hydrogel can be tailored by adjusting the composition and crosslinking density of the polymer network, allowing for precise control over the gel's mechanical and biological properties.

Overall, polyurethane-based hydrogels are a promising class of materials with great potential for various biomedical applications. Ongoing research is focused on developing new methods for synthesizing and optimizing the properties of these materials, with the ultimate goal of improving their performance and expanding their range of applications.

Fig. 1 Schematic illustration of the preparation of polyurethane hydrogels by one-shot preparation under two different kinetics monomers. (Aoki, D., et al., 2021)

Applications of Polyurethane-Based Hydrogel

Polyurethane-based hydrogels have a broad range of applications in various fields due to their unique properties. Their ability to absorb and retain water, biocompatibility and tunable mechanical properties make them versatile materials for various applications.

Our Services

Matexcel leverages our advanced technology and extensive experience in hydrogel development to help our customers break through all the challenges in polyurethane-based hydrogel research and development. Our customized polyurethane-based hydrogel development services include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Polyurethane-Based Hydrogel Formulation Design Services
  We offer customized polyurethane-based hydrogel formulation design services to tailor the physicochemical and functional properties of hydrogels to meet specific downstream application requirements.
• Polyurethane-Based Hydrogel Modification Services
  We offer modification services for polyurethane-based hydrogels, including modifying the chemical composition of hydrogels to change their mechanical, physical, and chemical properties. Furthermore, we could adjust the hydrogel's stiffness, swelling behavior, and degradation rate to meet the specific requirements of a particular application.
• Polyurethane-Based Hydrogel Analysis and Characterization Services
  We provide a full range of analysis and characterization services in the development of polyurethane-based hydrogels, as well as efficacy testing services for hydrogel samples.

Process of Our Service

Want to Learn More?

As a leading global provider of hydrogel development services, Matexcel has successfully completed a number of challenges in the past few years. Nowadays, various platforms have been established to develop innovative hydrogels with robust functionality. By combining cutting-edge technology with proprietary innovations, we can provide high-quality solutions for the development and characterization of polyurethane-based hydrogels. If you are interested in our services, please fill out the online inquiry form and tell us more about your project.

Reference

1. Aoki, D., et al. One-shot preparation of thermoresponsive comb polyurethane hydrogel for both excellent toughness and large volume switching. Macromol. Rapid Commun. 2021, 42: 2100128.