Versatility of Hydrogels: From Synthetic Strategies, Classification, and Properties to Biomedical Applications
University of Swabi · Capital University of Science and Technology · +3 more institutions
Abstract
Hydrogels are three-dimensional, cross-linked, and supramolecular networks that can absorb significant volumes of water. Hydrogels are one of the most promising biomaterials in the biological and biomedical fields, thanks to their hydrophilic properties, biocompatibility, and wide therapeutic potential. Owing to their nontoxic nature and safe use, they are widely accepted for various biomedical applications such as wound dressing, controlled drug delivery, bone regeneration, tissue engineering, biosensors, and artificial contact lenses. Herein, this review comprises different synthetic strategies for hydrogels and their chemical/physical characteristics, and various analytical, optical, and spectroscopic tools…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 20.87
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- 100%
- References
- 146
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9Topics & keywords
- Self-healing hydrogels
- Drug delivery
- Nanotechnology
- Biocompatibility
- Tissue engineering
- Regeneration (biology)
- Materials science
- Biocompatible material