Abstract Development of polymer-based smart materials, which can autonomously alter their
physical and/or chemical properties when exposed to external stimuli, is a thriving research …

The past few decades have witnessed an evolution of nanomedicine from biologically inert
entities to more smart systems, aimed at advancing in vivo functionality. However, we should …

Hydrogels are among the well-liked biomaterials due to their biocompatibility and non-toxic
properties which can be used in various applications in the field of engineering and …

Hydrogels have been utilized in regenerative applications for many decades because of
their biocompatibility and similarity in structure to the native extracellular matrix. Initially …

Hydrophilic polymeric networks that are capable of imbibing huge volumes of water and
undergoing swelling and shrinkage suitably to facilitate controlled drug-release are called …

Cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeNPs) exhibit antioxidant properties both in vitro and in vivo.
This is due to the self-regeneration of their surface, which is based on redox-cycling …

Hydrogels are cross-linked hydrophilic macromolecules that contain a certain amount of
water. Due to their biocompatible, highly tunable and hydrophilic nature, hydrogels have …

Absorbent polymers or hydrogel polymer materials have an enhanced water retention
capacity and are widely used in agriculture and medicine. The controlled release of …

Self-assembly approaches, eg colloidal, emulsion and polymer phase separation, provide
scientists with an exotic yet direct platform to access technologically desired nanostructures …

Drug delivery scaffolds are smart alternatives to conventional formulations and allow for
controlled spatiotemporal releases of active compounds. In several fields of human health …