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 …

As a phenolic acid, tannic acid can be classified into a polyphenolic group. It has been
widely studied in the biomedical field of science because it presents unique antiviral as well …

The poor mechanical properties and the lack of antibacterial ability of hydrogels limit their
applications as wound dressing. In this work, a novel and high strength polyvinyl alcohol …

Hydrogels have great potential applications in biomedical materials, but their applications in
complex physiological environments are severely limited by their weak strength and …

In osteochondral defects, oxidative stress caused by elevated levels of reactive oxygen
species (ROS) can disrupt the normal endogenous repair process. In this study, a …

The engineering of skeletal muscle tissue, a highly organized structure of myotubes, is
promising for the treatment of muscle injuries and muscle diseases, for replacement, or for …

Continuous wound monitoring is one strategy to minimise infection severity and inform
prompt variations in therapeutic care following infection diagnosis. However, integration of …

Recent researches focus on the synthesis of new cross‐linkers from natural resources. In the
current work, functionalized tannic acid was employed as a replacement of petroleum …

Skin-like soft conductive hydrogels with intrinsic mechanical flexibility exhibit promising
potential as flexible electrical sensors. However, dilemmas remain regarding their electrical …

The objective of this study was to develop an effective, potential wound dressing consisting
of a blended hydrogel of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and tannic acid (TA). PVA is known for its …