title: Mussel-inspired pH-triggered reversible foamed multi-responsive gel--the surprising effect of water.
abstract: Novel covalent gels were prepared by complexation of polymer-bound catechols with NaBH4 at pH ≈ 9. These gels can absorb humidity, which changes the catechol-borate covalent bonds from irreversible to reversible. Furthermore, humidity induces self-healing, proven by rheological data.
authors.affiliation: Chonbuk National University, School of Semiconductor and Chemical Engineering, Baekjero 567, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju, Jeonbuk 561-756, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Mohammad
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Vatankhah-Varnoosfaderani
authors.forename: Amin
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ghavaminejad
authors.forename: Saud
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hashmi
authors.forename: Florian J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Stadler