Reversible organohydrogels based on dynamic hydrogen bonding among water, dimethyl sulfoxide, and polyethylene glycol

Facile gelation and degelation have been achieved by dynamic hydrogen bonding among dimethyl sulfoxide, water, and polyethylene glycol to prepare anti-freezing, drying-resistant, strongly thixotropic, and water-sensitive organohydrogels that are significant for biomaterial protection and storage.

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Facile gelation and degelation have been achieved through dynamic hydrogen bonding involving dimethyl sulfoxide, water, and polyethylene glycol. The resulting organohydrogels are anti-freezing, drying-resistant, strongly thixotropic, and water-sensitive, making them significant for biomaterial protection and storage.