Mechanical properties of native thermoresponsive PNIPAM hydrogels are discussed.
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Strategies to improve the mechanical properties are comprehensively appraised.
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These include interpenetrating polymer network, nanocomposite and copolymerization.
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Few applications of enhanced strength PNIMPAM based hydrogels are highlighted.
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Future areas of research in PNIPAM hydrogel are mentioned.
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