Natural biopolymers (carbohydrates and proteins) are the family of natural polymers that are
widely used in wound healing. This is due to their biocompatibility and their chemical …

The extracellular matrix (ECM) mechanical properties regulate key cellular processes in
tissue development and regeneration. The majority of scientific investigation has focused on …

Viscoelasticity of living tissues plays a critical role in tissue homeostasis and regeneration,
and its implication in disease development and progression is being recognized recently. In …

Mechanical cues from the extracellular matrix (ECM) microenvironment are known to be
significant in modulating the fate of stem cells to guide developmental processes and …

Due to easy availability and biodegradability, chitosan (CS)-based porous adsorbents have
attracted significant interest in oil-spill and organic solvent removal. Herein, a multi-network …

Citric modified chitosan (CC) hydrogel containing antibacterial drugs is developed by the
freezing and thawing treatment method. The SEM image of the CC hydrogel revealed a …

Well-dispersed gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) anchored by polymeric three-dimensional
hydrogels for catalysis have received great attention, especially in aqueous-phase catalysis …

Gelatin based hydrogel (Gel) possess remarkable cytocompatibility profile rendering it
appropriate for tissue engineering applications. Herein, the questionable mechanical …

We, for the first time, report a green, solid-state method for synthesizing maleated chitosan,
wherein maleation is brought about by stirring chitosan flakes in molten maleic anhydride. In …

The design and facile preparation of water-soluble and eco-friendly polymer packaging
membrane materials is a fascinating research topic, particularly in terms of the increasing …