Gelatin-Based Hydrogels: Potential Biomaterials for Remediation
University of the Basque Country · Universidade Federal de Pelotas
Abstract
Hydrogels have become one of the potential polymers used with great performance for many issues and can be promoted as biomaterials with highly innovative characteristics and different uses. Gelatin is obtained from collagen, a co-product of the meat industry. Thus, converting wastes such as cartilage, bones, and skins into gelatin would give them added value. Furthermore, biodegradability, non-toxicity, and easy cross-linking with other substances can promote polymers with high performance and low cost for many applications, turning them into sustainable products with high acceptance in society. Gelatin-based hydrogels have been shown to be useful for different applications with important and innovative…
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- 16.51
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- 100%
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4Topics & keywords
- Gelatin
- Self-healing hydrogels
- Biodegradation
- Materials science
- Polymer
- Drug delivery
- Effluent
- Nanotechnology