This is the first comprehensive review on methods and materials for use in optical sensing of
pH values and on applications of such sensors. The Review starts with an introduction that …

Non-isocyanate polyurethane-ureas (NIPUUs) are a greener alternative to the traditional
isocyanate-based polyurethane-ureas. These materials are synthesized by …

Photocrosslinked and biodegradable alginate hydrogels were engineered for biomedical
applications. Photocrosslinkable alginate macromers were prepared by reacting sodium …

Synthetic polymer hydrogels constitute a group of materials, used in numerous biomedical
disciplines, and are still developing for new promising applications. The aim of this study is …

Written by more than 400 subject experts representing diverse academic and applied
domains, this multidisciplinary resource surveys the vanguard of biomaterials and …

Kappa carrageenan (κ‐CA) is a natural‐origin polymer that closely mimics the
glycosaminoglycan structure, one of the most important constituents of native tissues …

H ydrogels have been extensively investigated for use as constructs to engineer tissues in-
vitro. Among the principal limitations with using hydrogels for engineering tissues are their …

Hydrogels based on polyurethane (PU) are promising (bio-) materials because of their
biocompatibility, biodegradation and excellent mechanical properties. In this publication …

Polyurethane‐based hydrogels are relatively inexpensive and mechanically robust
biomaterials with ideal properties for various applications, including drug delivery …

Commonly synthetic polyethylene glycol polyurethane (PEG–PU) hydrogels possess poor
mechanical properties, such as robustness and toughness, which limits their load-bearing …