Chitin and chitosan in selected biomedical applications
A Anitha, S Sowmya, PTS Kumar, S Deepthi… - Progress in polymer …, 2014 - Elsevier
Abstract Chitin (CT), the well-known natural biopolymer and chitosan (CS)(bio-based or
“artificial polymer”) are non-toxic, biodegradable and biocompatible in nature. The …
“artificial polymer”) are non-toxic, biodegradable and biocompatible in nature. The …
Gelatin-based hydrogels for biomedical applications
P Jaipan, A Nguyen, RJ Narayan - Mrs Communications, 2017 - cambridge.org
Gelatin-based hydrogels derived from hydrolysis of collagen have been extensively used in
pharmaceutical and medical applications because of their biocompatibility and …
pharmaceutical and medical applications because of their biocompatibility and …
Fabrication and characterization of scaffolds containing different amounts of allantoin for skin tissue engineering
YD Nokoorani, A Shamloo, M Bahadoran… - Scientific reports, 2021 - nature.com
Using the skin tissue engineering approach is a way to help the body to recover its lost skin
in cases that the spontaneous healing process is either impossible or inadequate, such as …
in cases that the spontaneous healing process is either impossible or inadequate, such as …
Fabrication, applications and challenges of natural biomaterials in tissue engineering
S Ullah, X Chen - Applied Materials Today, 2020 - Elsevier
Natural biomaterials are extensively used in tissue engineering due to their microstructure
interconnectivity and inherent bioactivity which mimics of natural extracellular matrix (ECM) …
interconnectivity and inherent bioactivity which mimics of natural extracellular matrix (ECM) …
[HTML][HTML] Advances in spray products for skin regeneration
P Pleguezuelos-Beltrán, P Gálvez-Martín… - Bioactive materials, 2022 - Elsevier
To date, skin wounds are still an issue for healthcare professionals. Although numerous
approaches have been developed over the years for skin regeneration, recent advances in …
approaches have been developed over the years for skin regeneration, recent advances in …
Genipin-crosslinked chitosan gels and scaffolds for tissue engineering and regeneration of cartilage and bone
RAA Muzzarelli, M El Mehtedi, C Bottegoni, A Aquili… - Marine drugs, 2015 - mdpi.com
The present review article intends to direct attention to the technological advances made
since 2009 in the area of genipin-crosslinked chitosan (GEN-chitosan) hydrogels. After a …
since 2009 in the area of genipin-crosslinked chitosan (GEN-chitosan) hydrogels. After a …
Electrospun antibacterial polyurethane–cellulose acetate–zein composite mats for wound dressing
AR Unnithan, G Gnanasekaran, Y Sathishkumar… - Carbohydrate …, 2014 - Elsevier
In this study, an antibacterial electrospun nanofibrous scaffolds with diameters around 400–
700 nm were prepared by physically blending polyurethane (PU) with two biopolymers such …
700 nm were prepared by physically blending polyurethane (PU) with two biopolymers such …
Preparation of composite hydroxybutyl chitosan sponge and its role in promoting wound healing
S Hu, S Bi, D Yan, Z Zhou, G Sun, X Cheng… - Carbohydrate …, 2018 - Elsevier
In this work, a composite sponge was produced by physically mixing hydroxybutyl chitosan
with chitosan to form a porous spongy material through vacuum freeze-drying. Hydrophilic …
with chitosan to form a porous spongy material through vacuum freeze-drying. Hydrophilic …
Interpenetrating polymer network hydrogels composed of chitosan and photocrosslinkable gelatin with enhanced mechanical properties for tissue engineering
Gelatin and chitosan (CS) are widely used natural biomaterials for tissue engineering
scaffolds, but the poor mechanical properties of pure gelatin or CS hydrogels become a big …
scaffolds, but the poor mechanical properties of pure gelatin or CS hydrogels become a big …
Burn wound healing: present concepts, treatment strategies and future directions
Burns are the most extensive forms of soft tissue injuries occasionally resulting in extensive
and deep wounds and death. Burns can lead to severe mental and emotional distress …
and deep wounds and death. Burns can lead to severe mental and emotional distress …