Abstract
Low-molecular-weight hydrogels (LMWG) can be formed by electrochemical methods. Unique to the electrochemical method, gelation is localized on the electrode surface; therefore, thin hydrogel films can be prepared in seconds while thicker gels can be prepared in minutes. Furthermore, hydrogels are suitable for use in a range of characterization methods. Here, we describe techniques to form hydrogels using cyclic voltammetry and potentiometry.
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Cross, E.R., McAulay, K., Adams, D.J. (2021). Forming Low-Molecular-Weight Hydrogels by Electrochemical Methods. In: Ryadnov, M. (eds) Polypeptide Materials. Methods in Molecular Biology, vol 2208. Humana, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-0716-0928-6_12
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