Metal induced gelation from pyridine cored poly(aryl ether) dendrons with in situ synthesis and stabilization of hybrid hydrogel composites

Metal induced gel formation from pyridine cored poly(aryl ether) dendrons has been achieved. The gel is successfully utilized as a template for the in situ synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in hydrogel networks without using any external reducing or capping agents for the development of an exceptionally well-ordered AgNP-hybrid hydrogel soft composite. © 2014 The Partner Organisations.