Tannic acid (TA), a natural polyphenol, is a hydrolysable amphiphilic tannin derivative of
gallic acid with several galloyl groups in its structure. Tannic acid interacts with various …

Hemicellulose-based hydrogels are three-dimensional networked hydrophilic polymer with
high water retention, good biocompatibility, and mechanical properties, which have attracted …

One major shortcoming of biopolymeric based wound dressing so far is the lack of an
integrated multi-functional system that could provide suitable mechanical strength, fast self …

Natural polymer hydrogels are widely used in various aspects of biomedical engineering,
such as wound repair, owing to their abundance and biosafety. However, the low strength …

Controlling traumatic bleeding from damaged internal organs while effectively sealing the
wound is critical for saving the lives of patients. Existing bioadhesives suffer from blood …

The existence of heavy metals and dyes seriously affects the ecological environment and
human safety. Antibacterial adsorption materials with the broad-spectrum removal of …

Designing adhesive hydrogels with optimal properties for the treatment of injured tissues is
challenging due to the tradeoff between material stiffness and toughness while maintaining …

In this study, medical hydrogels (TGs) were fabricated based on thiolate-modified chitosan
(TCS) and methacrylate gelatin (GelMA) using the Thiol-Michael addition reaction. The …

The current therapy for muscle injury is facing challenges in tissue self-regeneration and
function restoration, which declines steeply with age. Tissue engineering is a promising …

This study investigates the potential of keratin and silk as natural structural proteins for
designing tissue adhesives for wound healing. The study demonstrates the silk-wool-tannic …