[HTML][HTML] Novel trends in hydrogel development for biomedical applications: A review

P Sánchez-Cid, M Jiménez-Rosado, A Romero… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Nowadays, there are still numerous challenges for well-known biomedical applications,
such as tissue engineering (TE), wound healing and controlled drug delivery, which must be …

Production and application of biomaterials based on polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) as wound dressing

SG Jin - Chemistry–An Asian Journal, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The development of ideal wound dressing with excellent properties, such as exudate
absorption capacity, drug release control ability, and increased wound healing, is currently a …

[HTML][HTML] Green synthesis of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles: a review of the principles and biomedical applications

DM Radulescu, VA Surdu, A Ficai, D Ficai… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
In recent years, interest in nanotechnology has increased exponentially due to enhanced
progress and technological innovation. In tissue engineering, the development of metallic …

[HTML][HTML] Bioinspired hydrogels as platforms for life-science applications: Challenges and opportunities

M Bercea - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Hydrogels, as interconnected networks (polymer mesh; physically, chemically, or dynamic
crosslinked networks) incorporating a high amount of water, present structural …

[HTML][HTML] Alginate-based hydrogels and scaffolds for biomedical applications

SL Tomić, MM Babić Radić, JS Vuković, VV Filipović… - Marine Drugs, 2023 - mdpi.com
Alginate is a natural polymer of marine origin and, due to its exceptional properties, has
great importance as an essential component for the preparation of hydrogels and scaffolds …

Wound healing capability of the double-layer Polycaprolactone/Polyvinyl alcohol-Chitosan lactate electrospun nanofiber incorporating Echinacea purpurea extract

S Fahimirad, P Satei, A Ganji, H Abtahi - Journal of Drug Delivery Science …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background This study designed a new nanostructured wound dressing based on natural
bioactive agents. Methods PCL was electrospinned to fabricate a nanofibrous scaffold acting …

[HTML][HTML] Natural and synthetic polymeric biomaterials for application in wound management

S Prete, M Dattilo, F Patitucci, G Pezzi, OI Parisi… - Journal of Functional …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Biomaterials are at the forefront of the future, finding a variety of applications in the
biomedical field, especially in wound healing, thanks to their biocompatible and …

[HTML][HTML] Production and utility of extracellular vesicles with 3D culture methods

M Casajuana Ester, RM Day - Pharmaceutics, 2023 - mdpi.com
In recent years, extracellular vesicles (EVs) have emerged as promising biomarkers, cell-
free therapeutic agents, and drug delivery carriers. Despite their great clinical potential, poor …

Stimuli-Responsive Hydrogels: The Dynamic Smart Biomaterials of Tomorrow

M Neumann, G di Marco, D Iudin, M Viola… - …, 2023 - ACS Publications
In the past decade, stimuli-responsive hydrogels are increasingly studied as biomaterials for
tissue engineering and regenerative medicine purposes. Smart hydrogels can not only …

Bacterial cellulose-based composites for nerve tissue engineering

F Jabbari, V Babaeipour, S Bakhtiari - International Journal of Biological …, 2022 - Elsevier
Nerve injuries and neurodegenerative disorders are very serious and costly medical
challenges. Damaged nerve tissue may not be able to heal and regain its function, and scar …