Physically cross-linked hydrogels are used as scaffolds in tissue engineering applications
because they are easily produced and avoid the potential toxicity produced by chemical …

The advances in the field of biomaterials have led to several studies on alternative
biocompatible devices and to their development focusing on their properties, benefits …

Hydrogels are three‐dimensional (3D) crosslinked hydrophilic polymer networks that have
garnered tremendous interests in many fields, including water treatment, energy storage …

Chitosan is one of the most studied cationic polysaccharides. Due to its unique
characteristics of being water soluble, biocompatible, biodegradable, and non-toxic, this …

Bacterial infection and excessive inflammation following abdominal injury can cause life‐
threatening complications that lead to multiple organ failure and death. Removing bacteria …

Eco-friendly materials have emerged in biomedical engineering, driving major advances in
chitosan-based hydrogels. These hydrogels offer a promising green alternative to …

Natural hydrogels have emerged as a pivotal innovation in wound care, offering a unique
combination of high absorbency, biocompatibility, and versatility. However, due to the …

The main aim of this review is to assess the potential use of natural cross-linking agents,
such as genipin, citric acid, tannic acid, epigallocatechin gallate, and vanillin in preparing …

Inspired by the gradient hygroscopic structure of carrotwood seed pod, patterned anisotropic
structure was created in polysaccharide hydrogel by an anodic electrical writing process …

Solar-powered water purification is one of the promising choices for clean water production.
However, it remains challenging to develop aerogel solar evaporators that simultaneously …