A comprehensive review of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) hydrogels prepared by the
freezing/thawing (FT) process is presented. We discuss their preparation, gelation …

Hydrogels are ideal for various food applications because of their softness, elasticity,
absorbent nature, flexibility, and hygroscopic nature. Polysaccharide hydrogels are …

Cartilage defects are one of the most common symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA), a
degenerative disease that affects millions of people world-wide and places a significant …

Water is a vital resource that is required for social and economic development. A rapid
increase in industrialization and numerous anthropogenic activities have resulted in severe …

Hydrogel is being broadly studied due to their tremendous properties, such as swelling
behavior and biocompatibility. Numerous review articles have discussed hydrogel polymer …

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) are a common and often debilitating complication of diabetes that
can result in lower limb amputations if left untreated. Hydrogel dressings are three …

Finding affordable and environment-friendly options to decontaminate wastewater
generated with heavy metals and dyes to prevent the depletion of accessible freshwater …

Congenital and acquired valvular heart diseases (VHDs) are significant causes of mortality
worldwide. With valve replacement being the primary solution for VHD, current options …

Chitosan hydrogels with essential antibacterial properties and biocompatibility have great
potential in tissue engineering and regeneration medicine. However, pure chitosan hydrogel …

The design and synthesis of conductive hydrogels with antifreezing, long-term stable, highly
sensitive, self-healing, and reusable is a critical procedure to enable applications in flexible …