Abstract
Hydrogels are crosslinked hydrophilic polymers with a wide spectrum of applications such as drug delivery, artificial muscles, sensors, etc. In comparison with conventional organic hydrogels, much more attention has been paid to organic/inorganic nanocomposite hydrogels because of their improved mechanical, electrical, optical, catalytic, and magnetic properties as well as their extended applications. In this chapter, three new classes of nanocomposite hydrogels—polymer/zero-dimensional inorganic gels, polymer/one-dimensional inorganic gels, and polymer/two-dimensional inorganic gels—are described and comprehensively reviewed with preparation methods and developments. This chapter concludes with perspectives for future directions, challenges, and possible avenues for the further enhancement of gel properties.
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