Polysaccharides, proteins, and synthetic polymers based multimodal hydrogels for various biomedical applications: A review

A Kumar, A Sood, G Agrawal, S Thakur… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Nature-derived or biologically encouraged hydrogels have attracted considerable interest in
numerous biomedical applications owing to their multidimensional utility and effectiveness …

Bio-inspired anisotropic hydrogels and their applications in soft actuators and robots

Z Chen, H Wang, Y Cao, Y Chen, O Akkus, H Liu… - Matter, 2023 - cell.com
Hydrogels offer great potential for the development of soft actuators and robots owing to their
water-rich structures, remarkable biocompatibility, and responsiveness to various stimuli …

Chitin/chitosan nanofibers toward a sustainable future: From hierarchical structural regulation to functionalization applications

X Dong, L Shi, S Ma, X Chen, S Cao, W Li, Z Zhao… - Nano Letters, 2024 - ACS Publications
Owing to its multiple fascinating properties of renewability, biodegradability, biocompatibility,
and antibacterial activity, chitin is expected to become a green cornerstone of next …

Multifunctional and theranostic hydrogels for wound healing acceleration: An emphasis on diabetic-related chronic wounds

PM Tehrany, P Rahmanian, A Rezaee… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Hydrogels represent intricate three-dimensional polymeric structures, renowned for their
compatibility with living systems and their ability to naturally degrade. These networks stand …

Magnetic nanofibrous hydrogels for dynamic control of stem cell differentiation

MS Islam, TG Molley, T Hung, CI Sathish… - … Applied Materials & …, 2023 - ACS Publications
The extracellular matrix in tissue consists of complex heterogeneous soft materials with
hierarchical structure and dynamic mechanical properties dictating cell and tissue level …

Healing wounds efficiently with biomimetic soft matter: injectable self-healing neutral glycol chitosan/dibenzaldehyde-terminated poly (ethylene glycol) hydrogel with …

JNI Balitaan, WJ Luo, YW Su, CY Yu… - ACS Applied Bio …, 2023 - ACS Publications
The high prevalence of acquiring skin wounds, along with the emergence of antibiotic-
resistant strains that lead to infections, impose a threat to the physical, mental, and …

[HTML][HTML] Natural polysaccharides and their derivatives as potential medical materials and drug delivery systems for the treatment of peripheral nerve injuries

SO Solomevich, CM Oranges, DF Kalbermatten… - Carbohydrate …, 2023 - Elsevier
Peripheral nerve repair following injury is one of the most serious problems in neurosurgery.
Clinical outcomes are often unsatisfactory and associated with a huge socioeconomic …

Innovations in spider silk‐inspired artificial gel fibers: Methods, properties, strengthening, functionality, and challenges

AQ Khan, W Guo, S Li, Y Zhu, J Bai, Z Liu, W Zhao… - …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Spider silk, possessing exceptional combination properties, is classified as a bio‐gel fiber.
Thereby, it serves as a valuable origin of inspiration for the advancement of various artificial …

[HTML][HTML] Multistructured hydrogel promotes nerve regeneration

N Zhu, Y Zhuang, W Sun, J Wang, F Wang… - Materials Today …, 2024 - Elsevier
Hydrogels have emerged as promising biomaterials for nerve regeneration due to their
adjustable properties, structural resemblance to the extracellular matrix, and ability to …

An ionic/thermal-responsive agar/alginate wet-spun microfiber-shaped hydrogel combined with grooved/wrinkled surface patterns and multi-functions

Y Wan, H Liu, K Yan, X Li, Z Lu, D Wang - Carbohydrate Polymers, 2023 - Elsevier
A dual stimuli-responsive wet-spun microfiber-shaped hydrogel is prepared by injecting a
hot blend of two stimuli biopolymers alginate (ie, ionic-responsive) and agar (ie, temperature …