The healing of diabetic wounds is hindered by various factors, including bacterial infection,
macrophage dysfunction, excess proinflammatory cytokines, high levels of reactive oxygen …

Natural polysaccharides are being studied for their biocompatibility, biodegradability, low
toxicity, and low cost in the fabrication of various hydrogel devices. However, due to their …

Biopolymers based on starch, cellulose and proteins extracted directly from biomass with or
without modification have been widely used as the natural resources to produce …

The main motivation for this study stemmed from the demand for bio-friendly polymeric
materials with enhanced properties in various fields of application. Biopolymer blend …

Bacterial cellulose is a bacterially derived polymer with great potential for application in
wound healing due to its innate properties such as high biocompatibility and …

Most commercialized wound dressings are polymer-based. Synthetic and natural polymers
have been utilized widely for the development of wound dressings. However, the use of …

Leveraging sustainable packaging resources in the circular economy framework has gained
significant attention in recent years as a means of minimizing waste and mitigating the …

Cellulose is one of the most abundant organic compounds in nature and is available from
diverse sources. Cellulose features tunable properties, making it a promising substrate for …

Biomaterials come from natural sources such as animals, plants, fungi, algae, and bacteria,
composed mainly of protein, lipid, and carbohydrate molecules. The great diversity of …

The non-biodegradable plastic films used for food preservation are associated with health
hazards and have a negative impact on the environment, which demands the development …