Methods for generating alginate hydrogels and hydrogel systems

Abstract

The present disclosure provides methods for modifying an alginate hydrogel and methods for generating a modified alginate hydrogel (e.g., a modified alginate microgel), and systems, compositions, and uses thereof. Particularly disclosed herein are methods which comprise incubating the alginate hydrogel in a solution comprising a second crosslinker to form a modified alginate hydrogel, wherein the second crosslinker comprises a different cation or cation mixture from a first crosslinker used to form the alginate hydrogel.

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