Frontal polymerization was used to synthesize hydrogels containing β-cyclodextrins.
Grafted and dispersed β-cyclodextrins affected hydrogel properties in different ways.
Glass transition temperature increased for high amounts of grafted β-cyclodextrin.
Hydrogel swelling ratio increased only for low concentrations of cyclodextrin.
Grafted β-cyclodextrin acted as strong reinforcing agent.