Translational applications of hydrogels
Advances in hydrogel technology have unlocked unique and valuable capabilities that are
being applied to a diverse set of translational applications. Hydrogels perform functions …
being applied to a diverse set of translational applications. Hydrogels perform functions …
Rapid and coagulation-independent haemostatic sealing by a paste inspired by barnacle glue
Tissue adhesives do not normally perform well on tissues that are covered with blood or
other bodily fluids. Here we report the design, adhesion mechanism and performance of a …
other bodily fluids. Here we report the design, adhesion mechanism and performance of a …
Dry double-sided tape for adhesion of wet tissues and devices
Two dry surfaces can instantly adhere upon contact with each other through intermolecular
forces such as hydrogen bonds, electrostatic interactions and van der Waals interactions …
forces such as hydrogen bonds, electrostatic interactions and van der Waals interactions …
Photopolymerizable biomaterials and light-based 3D printing strategies for biomedical applications
Since the advent of additive manufacturing, known commonly as 3D printing, this technology
has revolutionized the biofabrication landscape and driven numerous pivotal advancements …
has revolutionized the biofabrication landscape and driven numerous pivotal advancements …
An injectable rapid‐adhesion and anti‐swelling adhesive hydrogel for hemostasis and wound sealing
S Bian, L Hao, X Qiu, J Wu, H Chang… - Advanced Functional …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Injectable hydrogel adhesives integrating both rapid adhesion to wet tissues and anti‐
swelling in humid environments are highly desired for fast hemostasis and wound sealing in …
swelling in humid environments are highly desired for fast hemostasis and wound sealing in …
Hydrogel adhesion: a supramolecular synergy of chemistry, topology, and mechanics
Adhering hydrogels to various materials is fundamental to a large array of established and
emerging applications. The last few years have seen transformative advances in achieving …
emerging applications. The last few years have seen transformative advances in achieving …
Instant tough bioadhesive with triggerable benign detachment
Bioadhesives such as tissue adhesives, hemostatic agents, and tissue sealants have
potential advantages over sutures and staples for wound closure, hemostasis, and …
potential advantages over sutures and staples for wound closure, hemostasis, and …
Multifaceted design and emerging applications of tissue adhesives
Tissue adhesives can form appreciable adhesion with tissues and have found clinical use in
a variety of medical settings such as wound closure, surgical sealants, regenerative …
a variety of medical settings such as wound closure, surgical sealants, regenerative …