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 …

Personal perspective on understanding low molecular weight gels

DJ Adams - Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2022 - ACS Publications
Low molecular weight gels are formed by the self-assembly of small molecules into
anisotropic structures that form a network capable of immobilizing the solvent. Such gels are …

A Highly Stretchable, Conductive, and Transparent Bioadhesive Hydrogel as a Flexible Sensor for Enhanced Real‐Time Human Health Monitoring

A Roy, S Zenker, S Jain, R Afshari, Y Oz… - Advanced …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Real‐time continuous monitoring of non‐cognitive markers is crucial for the early detection
and management of chronic conditions. Current diagnostic methods are often invasive and …

Injectable and biodegradable piezoelectric hydrogel for osteoarthritis treatment

T Vinikoor, GK Dzidotor, TT Le, Y Liu, HM Kan… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
Osteoarthritis affects millions of people worldwide but current treatments using analgesics or
anti-inflammatory drugs only alleviate symptoms of this disease. Here, we present an …

Synthesis and characterization of gelatin/lignin hydrogels as quick release drug carriers for Ribavirin

E Chiani, A Beaucamp, Y Hamzeh, M Azadfallah… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, hydrogels based on gelatin and lignin were fabricated as efficient drug carriers
for Ribavirin. The obtained hydrogels were characterized by scanning electron microscopy …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainable polysaccharide and protein hydrogel-based packaging materials for food products: A review

S Sudheer, S Bandyopadhyay, R Bhat - International Journal of Biological …, 2023 - Elsevier
Sustainable food packaging is a necessary element to ensure the success of a food system,
the accomplishment of which is weighed in terms of quality retention and ensured products …

PEDOTs‐Based Conductive Hydrogels: Design, Fabrications, and Applications

H Li, J Cao, R Wan, VR Feig, CM Tringides… - Advanced …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Conductive hydrogels combine the benefits of soft hydrogels with electrical conductivity and
have gained significant attention over the past decade. These innovative materials …

In Situ Forming, Enzyme-Responsive Peptoid-Peptide Hydrogels: An Advanced Long-Acting Injectable Drug Delivery System

SM Coulter, S Pentlavalli, Y An, LK Vora… - Journal of the …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Long-acting drug delivery systems are promising platforms to improve patient adherence to
medication by delivering drugs over sustained periods and removing the need for patients to …

3D printable self-adhesive and self-healing ionotronic hydrogels for wearable healthcare devices

M Seong, S Kondaveeti, G Choi, S Kim… - … Applied Materials & …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Ionotronic hydrogels have attracted significant attention in emerging fields such as wearable
devices, flexible electronics, and energy devices. To date, the design of multifunctional …

[HTML][HTML] Polysaccharide hydrogel platforms as suitable carriers of liposomes and extracellular vesicles for dermal applications

LP Jahromi, M Rothammer, G Fuhrmann - Advanced Drug Delivery …, 2023 - Elsevier
Lipid-based nanocarriers have been extensively investigated for their application in drug
delivery. Particularly, liposomes are now clinically established for treating various diseases …