Therapeutic Hydrogels: Properties and Biomedical Applications
3M (United States) · University of Toronto · +2 more institutions
Abstract
Hydrogels have emerged as versatile therapeutic platforms with immense potential for treating various diseases, due to their tunable properties and biocompatibility. Recent innovations, including injectable, self-assembling, and bioadhesive hydrogels, have broadened their biomedical applications, driven by advancements in materials chemistry. This review systematically examines the role of chemical principles in designing and customizing therapeutic hydrogels, with a focus on hydrogelation mechanisms, swelling ratios, mechanical properties, and biological interactions. By highlighting key studies in this field, this review explores how chemical chain modifications, cross-linking strategies, and cargo delivery…
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- 31.89
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- 100%
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8Topics & keywords
- Chemistry
- Self-healing hydrogels
- Nanotechnology
- Polymer chemistry