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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 30, 2020
Filed:
Dec. 01, 2016
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA (US);
Gregory James Ekchian, Belmont, MA (US);
Michael John Cima, Winchester, MA (US);
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA (US);
Abstract
Provided herein are polymeric compositions having a relaxation time that is a function of pH. The polymeric compositions can include an anionic monomer, a cationic monomer, and a crosslinker. The crosslinker may comprise at least one of a diacrylate crosslinker and a dimethacrylate crosslinker. Also provided herein are methods of pH sensing, and methods of forming a polymeric composition. Kits of parts also are provided that include a polymeric composition. The polymeric compositions may be used to determine the pH of one or more biological tissues and/or liquids.