The popularity of hydrogels as biomaterials lies in their tunable physical properties, ability to
encapsulate small molecules and macromolecular drugs, water holding capacity, flexibility …

Hydrogels are crosslinked polymeric networks containing hydrophilic groups that promote
swelling due to interaction with water [1]. While hydrogels are heavily used in the field of …

Hydrogels have become very popular due to their unique properties such as high water
content, softness, flexibility and biocompatibility. Natural and synthetic hydrophilic polymers …

Much of the extensive development of nanotechnology is related to nanomaterials. This
chapter will be about hydrogels used for biomedical purposes, demonstrating that most of …

Hydrogels are widely used for wound healing applications due to their similarity to the native
extracellular matrix (ECM) and ability to provide a moist environment. However, lack of …

Hydrogels are networks of polymer chains which can produce a colloidal gel containing over
99 per cent water. The superabsorbency and permeability of naturally occurring and …

This article reviews the composition and synthesis of hydrogels, the character of their
absorbed water, and permeation of solutes within their swollen matrices. The most important …

ABSTRACT Introduction Polysaccharide-based hydrogels (PBHs) offer several advantages
over their synthetic counterparts. Their natural origin contributes to their nontoxicity, high …

Wound healing is a common physiological process which consists of a sequence of
molecular and cellular events that occur following the onset of a tissue lesion in order to …

Hydrogel is a new class of functional polymer materials with a promising potential in the
biomedical field. The purpose of this article is to review recent advancements in several …