[HTML][HTML] 3D printing of hydrogels: Rational design strategies and emerging biomedical applications

J Li, C Wu, PK Chu, M Gelinsky - Materials Science and Engineering: R …, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract 3D printing alias additive manufacturing can transform 3D virtual models created by
computer-aided design (CAD) into physical 3D objects in a layer-by-layer manner …

Versatility of hydrogels: from synthetic strategies, classification, and properties to biomedical applications

Z Ahmad, S Salman, SA Khan, A Amin, ZU Rahman… - Gels, 2022 - mdpi.com
Hydrogels are three-dimensional, cross-linked, and supramolecular networks that can
absorb significant volumes of water. Hydrogels are one of the most promising biomaterials in …

Advances in crosslinking strategies of biomedical hydrogels

W Hu, Z Wang, Y Xiao, S Zhang, J Wang - Biomaterials science, 2019 - pubs.rsc.org
Biomedical hydrogels as sole repair matrices or combined with pre-seeded cells and
bioactive growth factors are extensively applied in tissue engineering and regenerative …

Functional and biomimetic materials for engineering of the three-dimensional cell microenvironment

G Huang, F Li, X Zhao, Y Ma, Y Li, M Lin, G Jin… - Chemical …, 2017 - ACS Publications
The cell microenvironment has emerged as a key determinant of cell behavior and function
in development, physiology, and pathophysiology. The extracellular matrix (ECM) within the …

Covalently Crosslinked hydrogels via step‐growth reactions: crosslinking chemistries, polymers, and clinical impact

Y Gao, K Peng, S Mitragotri - Advanced Materials, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Hydrogels are an important class of biomaterials with the unique property of high‐water
content in a crosslinked polymer network. In particular, chemically crosslinked hydrogels …

Gelatin‐polysaccharide composite scaffolds for 3D cell culture and tissue engineering: towards natural therapeutics

S Afewerki, A Sheikhi, S Kannan… - Bioengineering & …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Gelatin is a promising material as scaffold with therapeutic and regenerative characteristics
due to its chemical similarities to the extracellular matrix (ECM) in the native tissues …

Natural biopolymer‐based hydrogels for use in food and agriculture

M Klein, E Poverenov - Journal of the Science of Food and …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Hydrogels are important materials that are of high scientific interest and with numerous
applications. Natural polymer‐based hydrogels are preferred to synthetic ones due to their …

Crosslinking method of hyaluronic-based hydrogel for biomedical applications

S Khunmanee, Y Jeong, H Park - Journal of tissue …, 2017 - journals.sagepub.com
In the field of tissue engineering, there is a need for advancement beyond conventional
scaffolds and preformed hydrogels. Injectable hydrogels have gained wider admiration …

Recent advances in edible polymer based hydrogels as a sustainable alternative to conventional polymers

A Ali, S Ahmed - Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 2018 - ACS Publications
The over increasing demand of eco-friendly materials to counter various problems, such as
environmental issues, economics, sustainability, biodegradability, and biocompatibility …

Interaction chemistry of functional groups for natural biopolymer-based hydrogel design

M Hoque, M Alam, S Wang, JU Zaman… - Materials Science and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The exploration and development of natural biopolymer-based hydrogels can be traced
back to the 18th century. The rising interest in these hydrogels is largely due to their soaring …