Hydrogels as biocompatible polymer have been attracted materials researchers for mimicking biological systems. One efficient approach to preparing hydrogels is using host–guest interactions between cyclodextrins (CDs) as host units and suitable guest units. The hydrogels formed by CD and guest unit reversible bonds show several biofunctionalities, such as self-healing ability, stimuli responsiveness, the ability to function as soft actuators for use in artificial muscles, and conductive responsiveness.
- Garry Sinawang
- Motofumi Osaki
- Akira Harada
