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Types of crosslinking method for injectable hydrogel utilization.
| Crosslinking Method | Mechanism | External Stimuli |
|---|---|---|
| Physical | Electrostatic interactions | pH Ultrasound Electric Field Magnetic Field Temperature Light sensitivity Biomolecular species |
| Hydrophobic interactions | ||
| Host-gest interactions | ||
| Van Der Waals forces | ||
| Chemical | Diel-Alder | |
| Michael addition | ||
| Schiff base reaction | ||
| Enzyme-mediation | ||
| Photopolymerization |
