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 …

Ocular benzalkonium chloride exposure: problems and solutions

MH Goldstein, FQ Silva, N Blender, T Tran, S Vantipalli - Eye, 2022 - nature.com
Preservatives in multidose formulations of topical ophthalmic medications are crucial for
maintaining sterility but can be toxic to the ocular surface. Benzalkonium chloride (BAK) …

Hydrogels as intelligent materials: A brief review of synthesis, properties and applications

M Mahinroosta, ZJ Farsangi, A Allahverdi… - Materials today …, 2018 - Elsevier
Hydrogels are a unique class of three dimensional cross-linked polymeric networks that can
hold a large fraction of aqueous solvents and biological fluids within their structures …

Cellulose-based hydrogels as sustained drug-delivery systems

DE Ciolacu, R Nicu, F Ciolacu - Materials, 2020 - mdpi.com
Hydrogels, three-dimensional (3D) polymer networks, present unique properties, like
biocompatibility, biodegradability, tunable mechanical properties, sensitivity to various …

Nanocrystalline cellulose as reinforcement for polymeric matrix nanocomposites and its potential applications: a review

RA Ilyas, SM Sapuan, ML Sanyang… - Current Analytical …, 2018 - ingentaconnect.com
Background: The usage of natural fibres as reinforcement in bioplastic polymer composite
has garnered attention during the last few decades. This is due to limitations of …

Ex vivo transdermal delivery of nicotinamide mononucleotide using polyvinyl alcohol microneedles

F Sabbagh, BS Kim - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), which has recently been spotlighted as an anti-aging
agent, is a precursor of the coenzyme nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide that plays an …

Progress in lignin hydrogels and nanocomposites for water purification: Future perspectives

S Thakur, PP Govender, MA Mamo, S Tamulevicius… - Vacuum, 2017 - Elsevier
Lignin is one of the most abundant natural polymers after cellulose and has attracted great
attention in academia as well as in industry for miscellaneous applications. Lignin also …

An overview of hydrogels and their role in transdermal drug delivery

A Ahsan, WX Tian, MA Farooq… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Hydrogels are basically three-dimensional network structures which are formulated from
specific natural and synthetic polymers. They have the ability to absorb and carry sufficient …

Drug delivery strategies and biomedical significance of hydrogels: translational considerations

N Raina, R Pahwa, J Bhattacharya, AK Paul… - Pharmaceutics, 2022 - mdpi.com
Hydrogels are a promising and attractive option as polymeric gel networks, which have
immensely fascinated researchers across the globe because of their outstanding …

In vitro and in vivo evaluation of a nanofiber wound dressing loaded with melatonin

T Mirmajidi, F Chogan, AH Rezayan… - International journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Wound healing is a complicated process that takes a long time to complete. The three-layer
nanofiber wound dressing containing melatonin is highly expected to show remarkable …