Hydrogels, as interconnected networks (polymer mesh; physically, chemically, or dynamic
crosslinked networks) incorporating a high amount of water, present structural …

Nowadays, pollution has become the main bottleneck towards sustainable technological
development due to its detrimental implications in human and ecosystem health. Removal of …

Polysaccharide hydrogel dressings are strong candidates for wound healing due to their low-
cost, adsorbable, biodegradable, and biocompatible features. However, they may have …

Massive damage to the skin can lead to heavy bleeding and potential wound infection.
Therefore, the preparation of low-cost wound dressings that meet these requirements by …

Herein, we present novel porous polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs) physically stabilized by
electrostatic interaction between chitosan (CS) and oxidized starch of two sources, ie potato …

Tricomponent polyelectrolyte complex (PEC) composite cryogels, with remarkable sorption
capacity of multiple contaminants and self-antibacterial properties were fabricated from …

This study presents the development of new formulations consisting of dextran (Dex) and
chitosan (Ch) matrices, with fillings such as chitosan stearate (MCh), citric acid, salicylic …

Biomass-derived materials with multiple features are seldom reported so far. Herein, new
chitosan (CS) sponges with complementary functions for point-of-use healthcare …

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the synthesis parameters and the incorporation of
natural polyphenolic extract within hydrogel networks on the mechanical and morphological …

In recent years, the fabrication of new drug delivery systems (DDSs) based on
functionalization by multi-component reactions (MCRs) has received special attention. In this …