Directed self-assembly of microscale hydrogels by electrostatic interaction

The unique benefit of electrostatic self-assembly of microscale components in solution is demonstrated for the first time. In particular, positive and negative treatment of poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) facilitates a novel bottom-up assembly approach using electrostatic interaction from microgels with opposite charges. Fundamental investigations of electrostatic interaction of microgels reveal that the contact area of microgels determines the total energy of construct and thus the final patterns. The electrostatic self-assembly approach enables the fabrication of large and complex biological related structures (e.g., multi-layer spheroid) with accurate control. By the design of the microgels, the thickness and number of microgels in each layer can be controlled. Biological investigations of positive and negative treatments of PEG further prove the possibility of using this approach in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine and drug delivery.

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