Recent advances in biopolymer-based hydrogels and their potential biomedical applications

DK Patel, E Jung, S Priya, SY Won, SS Han - Carbohydrate polymers, 2024 - Elsevier
Hydrogels are three-dimensional networks of polymer chains containing large amounts of
water in their structure. Hydrogels have received significant attention in biomedical …

Tailoring the Swelling‐Shrinkable Behavior of Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications

W Feng, Z Wang - Advanced Science, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Hydrogels with tailor‐made swelling‐shrinkable properties have aroused considerable
interest in numerous biomedical domains. For example, as swelling is a key issue for blood …

Highly absorbent bio-sponge based on carboxymethyl chitosan/poly-γ-glutamic acid/platelet-rich plasma for hemostasis and wound healing

J Tang, W Yi, J Yan, Z Chen, H Fan… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Stopping bleeding at an early stage and promoting wound healing are of great significance
for efficient wound management. In this study, a carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS)/poly-γ …

Protease-Loaded CuS Nanoparticles with Synergistic Photothermal/Dynamic Therapy against F. nucleatum-Induced Periodontitis

P Gao, G Li, Z Wang, H Zhang, Y Shan… - … Applied Materials & …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease induced by a plaque biofilm, which can lead
to the destruction of the periodontal support tissue and even teeth loss. The common …

Smart battery-free and wireless bioelectronic platform based on a nature-skin-derived organohydrogel for chronic wound diagnosis, assessment, and accelerated …

Z Bai, X Wang, M Huang, Y Feng, S Sun, M Zheng… - Nano Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Using smart electroactive hydrogels with emerging bioelectronics to monitor wound status
wirelessly in real-time is a promising approach as an unremitting therapy for refractory …

Tuning the properties of surgical polymeric materials for improved soft-tissue wound closure and healing

Y Chen, M Chai, C Xuan, J Lin, H Yang, C Li… - Progress in Materials …, 2024 - Elsevier
Effective wound management is important, as millions of people suffer traumatic injuries and
surgical operations annually. Proper wound closure is essential for the structural and …

Chemical modification of hyaluronic acid as a strategy for the development of advanced drug delivery systems

AN Bokatyi, NV Dubashynskaya, YA Skorik - Carbohydrate Polymers, 2024 - Elsevier
Hyaluronic acid (HA) has emerged as a promising biopolymer for various biomedical
applications due to its biocompatibility, biodegradability, and intrinsic ability to interact with …

An overview of conductive composite hydrogels for flexible electronic devices

J Chen, F Liu, T Abdiryim, X Liu - Advanced Composites and Hybrid …, 2024 - Springer
Conductive hydrogels (CHs) have shown great potential in smart wearable devices and
energy storage due to their unique advantages, such as the mechanical properties and …

Emerging smart micro/nanofiber‐based materials for next‐generation wound dressings

Y Dong, S Fu, J Yu, X Li, B Ding - Advanced Functional …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Smart wound dressings capable of detecting, monitoring, and regulating complicated
dynamic healing processes hold tremendous potential in wound healing and tissue …

Hydrogel-enabled mechanically active wound dressings

L Chang, H Du, F Xu, C Xu, H Liu - Trends in Biotechnology, 2024 - cell.com
Wound care is a major clinical and social concern. However, effective wound repair remains
challenging where conventional dressings yield detrimental healing outcomes. An emerging …