Jesus Alejandro Sanchez

Mr. Jesus Alejandro Sanchez


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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2 October 2024 in Gels
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JSJesus Alejandro Sanchez
Jesus Alejandro Sanchez
JUJosé Ulloa
José Ulloa
YOYessenia Aracely Oyarzún
Yessenia Aracely Oyarzún
MHMatías Ignacio Ceballos Hernández
Matías Ignacio Ceballos Hernández
CACarla Ruiz Arriagada
Carla Ruiz Arriagada
Bruno F UrbanoBruno F Urbano
Bruno F Urbano
Incorporating nanoparticles into injectable hydrogels is a well-known technique for improving the mechanical properties of these materials. However, significant differences in the mechanical properties of the polymer matrix and the nanoparticles can result in localized stress concentrations at the polymer–nanoparticle interface. This situation can lead to problems such as particle–matrix debonding, void formation, and material failure. This work introduces boronic acid/boronate ester dynamic covalent bonds (DCBs) as energy dissipation sites to mitigate stress concentrations at the polymer–nanoparticle interface. Once boronic acid groups were immobilized on the surface of SiO2 nanoparticles (SiO2-BA) and incorporated into an alginate matrix, the nanocomposite hydrogels exhibited enhanced viscoelastic properties. Compared to unmodified SiO2 nanoparticles, introducing SiO2 nanoparticles with boronic acid on their surface improved the structural integrity and stability of the hydrogel. In addition, nanoparticle-reinforced hydrogels showed increased stiffness and deformation resistance compared to controls. These properties were dependent on nanoparticle concentration. Injectability tests showed shear-thinning behavior for the modified hydrogels with injection force within clinically acceptable ranges and superior recovery.