Thixotropic Behavior of Self-healing Magnetic Hydrogels

Hydrogels, mimicking the native extracellular matrix, are pivotal in Tissue Engineering due to their controlled properties. Injectable hydrogels offer minimally invasive administration, solidifying in situ. Despite their adaptability, their mechanical limitations hinder their utility in biomedical applications. Self-healing hydrogels, incorporating magnetic particles, constitute a solution to improve mechanical properties. In this study, we synthesize self-healing hydrogels from modified polysaccharides and carry out a rheological investigation under external magnetic fields. We demonstrate that the magnetic field configuration significantly influences the mechanical properties.