Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a high molecular weight, non-sulfated anionic polysaccharide from
glycosamine glycan family. It is a versatile biomaterial that binds to specific cell receptor …

Water contamination by heavy metal pollution is induced by rapid industrialization and
urbanization. Removal of heavy metal ions from wastewater is of prime importance for a …

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a natural linear polysaccharide that has been used extensively in the
biomedical field as it is a biocompatible, biodegradable, nontoxic and non-immunogenic …

Lignin is the second most abundant biopolymer on the planet. It is a biocompatible, cheap,
environmentally friendly and readily accessible material. It has been reported that these …

Mucus is a highly hydrated viscoelastic gel present on various moist surfaces in our body
including the eyes, nasal cavity, mouth, gastrointestinal, respiratory and reproductive tracts …

A hydrogel network based on noncovalent intermolecular interactions via mixing of poly
(methyl vinyl ether-alt-maleic anhydride)(PMVEMA), poly (vinyl alcohol)(PVA), and tannic …

Hydrogels can serve as antimicrobial wound-dressing materials: they act as a physical
barrier to bacterial penetration and maintain a moist environment, with improved …

Local treatment of bladder cancer faces several limitations such as short residence time or
low permeation through urothelium tissue. The aim of this work was to develop patient …

The development of mucoadhesive in situ gelling formulations for intravesical application
may improve the therapeutic outcomes of bladder cancer patients. In this work, chitosan/β …

Effective antimicrobial polymers have been attracting more interests because of the low
propensity to cause drug‐resistant microorganisms. The recent progresses in antimicrobial …