[HTML][HTML] Recent advancements in applications of chitosan-based biomaterials for skin tissue engineering

A Madni, R Kousar, N Naeem, F Wahid - Journal of Bioresources and …, 2021 - Elsevier
The use of polymer based composites in the treatment of skin tissue damages, has got huge
attention in clinical demand, which enforced the scientists to improve the methods of …

Chitosan based hydrogels and their applications for drug delivery in wound dressings: A review

H Hamedi, S Moradi, SM Hudson, AE Tonelli - Carbohydrate polymers, 2018 - Elsevier
Advanced development of chitosan hydrogels has led to new drug delivery systems that can
release their active ingredients in response to environmental stimuli. This review considers …

Biomaterials of PVA and PVP in medical and pharmaceutical applications: Perspectives and challenges

M Teodorescu, M Bercea, S Morariu - Biotechnology advances, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract Poly (vinyl alcohol)(PVA) has attracted considerable research interest and is
recognized among the largest volume of synthetic polymers that have been produced …

Novel electrospun chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol/zinc oxide nanofibrous mats with antibacterial and antioxidant properties for diabetic wound healing

R Ahmed, M Tariq, I Ali, R Asghar, PN Khanam… - International journal of …, 2018 - Elsevier
Non-healing wound is a serious complication of diabetes, associated with extremely slow
wound closure, and a high rate of infection, resulting in amputation or losses of limbs, high …

Advances in chitosan-based wound dressings: Modifications, fabrications, applications and prospects

M Ji, J Li, Y Wang, F Li, J Man, J Li, C Zhang… - Carbohydrate …, 2022 - Elsevier
In the field of medical research, the development of safe and effective wound dressings is a
continuous goal. Chitosan (CS) is highly sought after because of its unique biocompatibility …

Recent advances in natural polymer-based drug delivery systems

X Tong, W Pan, T Su, M Zhang, W Dong, X Qi - Reactive and Functional …, 2020 - Elsevier
Natural polymers have been extensively explored as the vehicles for encapsulation and
delivery of drugs and other bioactive molecules, which have attracted tremendous attention …

Electrospun polymer micro/nanofibers as pharmaceutical repositories for healthcare

X Feng, J Li, X Zhang, T Liu, J Ding, X Chen - Journal of Controlled …, 2019 - Elsevier
Electrospun polymer micro/nanofibers have been widely explored as platforms for controlled
delivery of therapeutic agents. Electrospun fibers are featured by large surface area, high …

Chitosan based-asymmetric membranes for wound healing: A review

SP Miguel, AF Moreira, IJ Correia - International journal of biological …, 2019 - Elsevier
The wound healing process involves highly complex and dynamic events that allow the re-
establishment of skin's structural integrity. To further improve or to overcome the drawbacks …

Marine polysaccharides for wound dressings application: An overview

S Shen, X Chen, Z Shen, H Chen - Pharmaceutics, 2021 - mdpi.com
Wound dressings have become a crucial treatment for wound healing due to their
convenience, low cost, and prolonged wound management. As cutting-edge biomaterials …

Advances in porous chitosan-based composite hydrogels: Synthesis and applications

ES Dragan, MV Dinu - Reactive and Functional Polymers, 2020 - Elsevier
Chitosan (CS) as the only polycation coming from renewable resources is endowed with
intrinsic valuable properties, such as: biocompatibility, biodegradability, low cost, easy …