Search Results - "Hydrogel"

The advancement of compact, durable, and highly integrated electronics dictates the need for effective shielding from electromagnetic interference (EMI). This study was focused on the synthesis and characterization of hydrogels designed for EMI shielding applications obtained by a straightforward ph...

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Chronic wounds, such as diabetic ulcers and pressure injuries, remain a major global health burden, affecting over 40 million people worldwide and imposing significant socioeconomic strain. Hydrogel-based wound dressings have gained clinical attention for their ability to maintain moisture, mimic th...

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In situ crosslinkable hydrogels have been widely used as therapeutic implants and vehicles for a broad range of biomedical applications including tissue regenerative medicine because of their biocompatibility and easiness of encapsulation of cells or signaling molecules during hydrogel formation. Re...

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This study presents a novel approach for enhancing the survivability of <i>Lactiplantibacillus plantarum</i> BXM2 using bamboo shoot-derived nanocellulose hydrogels. Nanocellulose hydrogels, composed of cellulose nanofibers (CNFs), cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), and polyvinyl alcohol (PV...

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The intelligently thermosensitive 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine (MPC) groups-conjugated methylcellulose (MC) hydrogel, abbreviated as MPC-g-MC, exhibits good potential for prevention of postoperative adhesions. However, its thermosensitive gelation mechanism and why the MPC-g-MC hydrogel...

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Hydrogel scaffolds play a crucial role in tissue engineering; however, traditional bulk hydrogel scaffolds (BHS) often suffer from insufficiently sized pores (nanoscales), impeding cellular infiltration, development, and expansion. This limitation affects oxygen and nutrient exchange efficiency, in...

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The incorporation of solid particles as a filler to a hydrogel is a strategy to modulate its properties for specific applications, or even to introduce new functionalities to the hydrogel itself. The efficacy of such a modification depends on the filler content and its interaction with the hydrogel...

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Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease caused by the imbalance of the periodontal microbial ecosystem. Traditional treatment methods not only kill pathogenic bacteria but also inhibit the growth of beneficial bacteria, thereby disrupting the balance of the oral microbial ecosystem. In this study,...

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Photoprotective substances are needed to minimize the harmful effects of UV radiation on the skin. In this context, the objective of this work was to develop and characterize a hydrogel containing spray-dried avobenzone and resveratrol loaded nanocapsules using titanium dioxide and microalgae as dr...

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The catechol group from catechol of 3,4-dihydroxyphenethylamine (DOP, dopamine) has the ability to interact with metal ions to form non-covalent bonds in polymer chains. In this study, a novel kind of mussel-inspired copolymer, dopamine-conjugated poly(hydroxyethyl aspartamide), polyAspAm(DOP/EA), w...

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The mechanical properties of the extracellular matrix critically influence cell behavior in both physiological and pathophysiological states, including cardiac fibrosis. In vitro models have played a critical role in assessing biological mechanisms. In this study, we characterized mechanically tunab...

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Gelatin capsule production generates large amounts of waste. Repurposing this waste into hydrogels offers a sustainable solution. This study investigated the techno-functional gelling mechanism and rheological properties of gelatin waste gel with added carrageenan, aiming to enhance the gel’s potent...

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Objective(s): Recently, the use of tacrolimus in treating eye diseases has received much attention. Although this drug is powerful in treating eye diseases, however for various reasons, it lacks the necessary efficacy for multiple reasons. This research investigated the development of Tacrolimus enc...

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Protein-based hydrogels have attracted considerable interest due to their biocompatibility, nontoxic properties, biodegradability, and renewable nature, as well as their being inexpensive and easy to obtain. Hydrogel properties depend on the temperature, polymer concentration, pH, crosslinking level...

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This review examines the potential and challenges of using hydrogel vaccine delivery systems in animal immunization. Traditional methods face issues like low immunogenicity, reliance on cold chains, and inefficient delivery, limiting their use in modern animal husbandry. Hydrogels offer a promising...

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Multifunctional hydrogels represent an emerging technological advancement in cancer therapeutics, integrating diagnostic imaging capabilities with therapeutic modalities into comprehensive, multifunctional systems. These hydrogels exhibit exceptional biocompatibility, biodegradability, high water re...

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Bioelectronics for wearable and implantable biomedical devices has attracted significant attention due to its potential for continuous health monitoring, early disease diagnosis, and real-time therapeutic interventions. Among the various materials explored for bioelectronic applications, hydrogels d...

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As a polymer material with a three-dimensional network structure, hydrogel has broad application prospects in the field of biomedical due to its high moisture content, porosity, flexibility, biocompatibility and controllable physical and chemical properties. This paper systematically reviews the lat...

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This study addressed the poor water solubility and low bioavailability of curcumin (CUR), along with the inadequate stability of existing nano-delivery systems. A composite delivery system (GEL-PNES-CUR) combining a glutathione (GSH)-responsive drug-loaded polymeric nanoparticle (NP@PNES-CUR) with a...

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The skin, being one of the most delicate tissues constantly exposed to the external environment, is particularly susceptible to damage. The management of wounds poses a considerable challenge in healthcare. In this study, hydrogels were produced using a freeze-drying method, incorporating sodium alg...

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