Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 10, 2024
Abstract
Photothermal
hydrogels
(PTHs)
are
considered
next‐generation
biomaterials
as
they
offer
remotely
defined
biophysical
information
of
the
extracellular
milieu.
PTHs
allow
precise
and
non‐genetic
control
for
regeneration
native
tissues,
which
is
ultimate
goal
tissue
engineering
(TE).
Molecular
physical
properties
PTHs,
such
components,
structural
configurations,
mechanical
characteristics,
collectively
serve
determinants
understanding
dynamic
response
clinical
translation.
have
entered
a
period
fruition
due
to
development
numerous
manufacturing
technologies
polymeric
matrices.
Herein,
this
review
comprehensively
meticulously
elucidates
mechanisms
regenerative
therapeutics
underlying
design
fabrication
PTHs.
Recent
advances
in
photothermal
principles
various
categories
agents
(PTAs)
been
extensively
discussed.
Vital
components
structures
summarized
enable
efficacious
therapeutic
energy
delivery.
Emerging
applications
TE
also
demonstrated,
expand
strategies
intrinsic
injured
tissues.
Then
deliberate
chemical
enhance
prognosis
while
highlighting
challenges
associated
with
In
review,
we
aim
provide
guidance
prospects
exploration
innovation
field
TE.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(48)
Published: June 26, 2024
Abstract
The
growing
concerns
regarding
cancer
recurrence,
unpredictable
bone
deficiencies,
and
postoperative
bacterial
infections
subsequent
to
the
surgical
removal
of
tumors
have
highlighted
need
for
multifaceted
scaffolds
that
afford
tumor
therapy,
effective
vascularized
reconstruction.
However,
challenging
trilemma
has
emerged
in
realm
balance
between
achieving
appropriate
mechanical
strength,
ensuring
biocompatibility,
optimizing
a
degradation
rate
aligns
with
bone‐regenerative
rate.
Considering
these
challenges,
innovative
theragenerative
platform
is
developed
by
utilizing
3D
printing‐based
nanospikes
first
time.
This
comprises
tissue‐specific
nanospiked
hydroxyapatite
decorated
magnesium
(nMg)
adhesive
DNA
(aDNA).
incorporation
nMg
within
polylactic
acid
(PLA)
matrix
confers
photothermal
capabilities
helps
modulate
properties
improve
biocompatibility
platform.
Simultaneously,
immobilized
aDNA
contributed
enhancement
healing.
These
3D‐printed
tissue‐adhesive
platforms
exhibit
superior
offer
controlled
degradability.
Moreover,
they
enable
eradication
bacteria
osteosarcoma
through
hyperthermia
promote
angiogenesis
osteogenesis,
both
vitro
vivo.
groundbreaking
approach
poised
pave
way
fabrication
design
novel
implantable
biomaterials
integrate
therapeutic
regenerative
functions.
Smart Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(3)
Published: July 25, 2024
Oral
disease
is
a
severe
healthcare
challenge
that
diminishes
people's
quality
of
life.
Functional
hydrogels
with
suitable
biodegradability,
biocompatibility,
and
tunable
mechanical
properties
have
attracted
remarkable
interest
been
developed
for
treating
oral
diseases.
In
this
review,
we
present
up-to-date
research
on
the
management
dental
caries,
endodontics,
periapical
periodontitis,
depending
progression
The
strategies
mucosal
diseases
salivary
gland
are
then
classified.
After
that,
focus
application
related
to
tumor
therapy
tissue
defects.
Finally,
review
prospects
restrictions
perspectives
utilization
in
treatment.
We
believe
will
promote
advancement
more
amicable,
functional
personalized
approaches
Journal of Biomaterials Science Polymer Edition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 39
Published: Jan. 24, 2025
Bone
disorders
have
increased
with
increasing
the
human
lifespan,
and
despite
tissue's
ability
to
self-regeneration,
in
many
congenital
problems
hard
fractures,
bone
grafting
such
as
autograft,
allograft,
biomaterials
implantation
through
surgery
is
traditionally
used.
Because
of
adverse
effects
these
methods,
emergence
injectable
hydrogels
without
need
for
causing
more
pain
patient
stunning
develop
a
new
pattern
tissue
engineering.
These
materials
are
formed
various
natural
synthetic
polymers
crosslinked
network
chemical
methods
click
chemistry,
Michael
enhancement,
Schiff's
base
enzymatic
reaction
physical
interactions
high
water
absorption
which
can
mimic
environment
cells.
The
purpose
this
research
review
capabilities
class
regeneration
last
decade
adaptable
properties,
fill
defect
sites
an
irregular
shape,
grow
hormones
or
release
drugs,
response
external
stimuli.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 28, 2025
Abstract
Osteosarcoma
is
an
aggressive
malignant
bone
tumor
predominantly
affecting
adolescents
and
young
adults,
characterized
by
a
high
mortality
rate.
A
significant
challenge
in
treatment
the
presence
of
residual
cells
associated
defects.
Here,
novel
functionalized
biomimetic
ceramic
scaffold
presented,
which
combines
photothermal
chemodynamic
therapies
to
effectively
target
tumors
while
promoting
vascularized
regeneration
through
optimized
ionic
microenvironment.
The
consists
3D‐printed
zinc‐doped
β‐tricalcium
phosphate
matrix
dopamine‐modified
hyaluronic
acid
hydrogel
membrane
loaded
with
Ti
3
C
2
MXene
iron
ions.
In
microenvironment,
degrades
rapidly,
releasing
ions
that
lead
glutathione
depletion
downregulation
peroxidase
4.
When
exposed
near‐infrared
light,
enhances
local
temperature
catalyzes
redox
cycling
ions,
leading
generation
hydroxyl
radicals
Fenton
reactions.
This
process
results
lipid
peroxidation
induces
ferroptosis
cells.
Following
clearance
cells,
gradual
release
zinc
encourages
osteogenic
differentiation
vascularization,
facilitating
regeneration.
Therefore,
exhibits
effective
anti‐osteosarcoma
properties
supports
repair,
presenting
promising
option
for
osteosarcoma‐associated
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 3, 2025
Abstract
Osteochondral
defects
are
common
orthopedic
conditions
that
can
lead
to
osteoarthritis
and
severe
joint
pain.
Recently,
smart
biohydrogels
have
been
widely
applied
in
osteochondral
repair
regeneration,
owing
their
3D
structural
resemblance
tissues
remarkable
responsiveness
external
stimuli.
Glucosamine
hydrochloride
(GH)
has
proved
stimulate
the
proliferation
chondrogenic
differentiation
of
bone
mesenchymal
stem
cells
(BMSC),
thereby
accelerating
wound
healing
tissue
regeneration.
Herein,
double‐crosslinked
hydrogels
SPA
5
‐Mg/GH/FP
fabricated
using
sodium
alginate,
acrylamide
N‐Isopropylacrylamide
(NIPAM)
as
substrates.
Simultaneously,
incorporation
Mg
2+
Polydopamine
(PDA)‐coated
Fe
3
O
4
NPs
into
system
further
enhanced
its
properties.
The
results
emphasized
favorable
microenvironment
created
by
architecture
hydrogel,
which
effectively
facilitated
regeneration
defects.
Notably,
controlled
release
GH
aligned
with
process
is
achieved
through
@PDA
near‐infrared
light.
Moreover,
vivo
assessments
demonstrated
effectiveness
hydrogel
repairing
defects,
highlighting
similarities
native
tissue.
This
promising
outcome
underscores
potential
a
sophisticated
solution
for
addressing
challenges
associated
repair.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 27, 2025
Abstract
Bone
implant
materials
are
essential
for
treating
bone
defects
in
clinical,
however,
current
options
face
challenges
minimally
invasive
implantation,
precise
situ
molding,
and
long
surgical
times
with
large
incisions.
To
address
these
drawbacks,
the
newly‐emerging
low‐melting‐point
bismuth‐based
alloys
as
injectable
implants,
combined
clinically
applied
polymethyl
methacrylate
(PMMA)
cement
proposed
here
to
innovatively
design
multifunctional
bismuth‐PMMA
composites
(BPCs)
effective
repair.
The
as‐prepared
BPCs
offer
excellent
injectability,
enhanced
mechanical
properties
(≈252%
increase
compressive
strength),
favorable
magnetothermal
effects,
enabling
invasive,
molding
via
easygoing
injection
orthopedic
surgeries.
introduction
of
PMMA
significantly
improves
strength
while
maintaining
injectability
bismuth
alloys,
reduces
exothermic
heat
during
curing
prevent
thermal
damage
tissue.
In
vivo
experiments
demonstrate
that
under
an
alternating
magnetic
field,
exhibit
outstanding
tumor
cell
killing
capability
inhibit
osteosarcoma
growth
through
efficient
hyperthermia.
Further,
long‐term
implantation
results
coupled
histological
analysis
display
stable
filling
evident
regeneration,
attributed
collaborative
efficacy
BPC
mild
therapy.
This
study
promises
revolutionize
repair
provide
a
versatile
strategy
3D‐printed
orthopedics
future.
ACS Applied Bio Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 7, 2025
Injectable
hydrogels
represent
a
highly
promising
approach
for
localized
drug
delivery
systems
(DDSs)
in
the
management
of
bone-related
conditions
such
as
osteoporosis,
osteonecrosis,
osteoarthritis,
osteomyelitis,
and
osteosarcoma.
Their
appeal
lies
their
biocompatibility,
adjustable
mechanical
properties,
capacity
to
respond
external
stimuli,
including
pH,
temperature,
light,
redox
potential,
ionic
strength,
enzymatic
activity.
These
features
enable
enhanced
targeted
bioactive
agents.
This
mini-review
evaluates
synthesis
injectable
well
recent
advancements
treating
range
bone
disorders,
focusing
on
mechanisms
sustained
DDSs
delivering
drugs,
nanoparticles,
growth
factors,
cells
(e.g.,
stem
cells).
Moreover,
it
highlights
clinical
studies
disease
treatment.
Additionally,
emphasizes
potential
synergy
between
hydrogel-based
point-of-care
technologies,
which
are
anticipated
play
pivotal
role
future
therapies.
have
transform
treatment
by
facilitating
precise,
sustained,
minimally
invasive
therapeutic
delivery.
Nevertheless,
significant
challenges,
long-term
scalability,
reproducibility,
precise
regulation
release
kinetics,
must
be
addressed
unlock
fully.
Addressing
these
challenges
will
not
only
advance
therapy
but
also
open
new
avenues
regenerative
medicine
personalized
healthcare.
The
development
of
piezoelectric
biomaterials
with
the
capability
to
produce
electrical
signals
and
scavenge
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
is
a
novel
strategy
for
stimulating
osteoblast
responses
promoting
bone
regeneration.
Herein,
tungsten
(W),
iridium
(Ir),
ruthenium
(Ru)
codoped
bismuth
molybdate
(4(W/Ru/Ir)-BMO)
nanosheets
improved
piezoelectricity
enzyme-like
(CAT-like
SOD-like)
activities
were
constructed
by
using
hydrothermal
method.
A
composite
hydrogel
oxidized
sodium
alginate/gelatin
(OSA/GEL)
4(W/Ru/Ir)-BMO
(OSA/GEL/4-B)
was
also
prepared.
Due
presence
4(W/Ru/Ir)-BMO,
OSA/GEL/4-B
exhibited
not
only
but
activities.
Under
ultrasound
(US),
generated
that
significantly
promoted
proliferation
osteogenic
differentiation
marrow
stromal
cells.
Furthermore,
effect
CAT-like
(production
oxygen)
SOD-like
(scavenger
ROS)
attributed
codoping
W,
Ir,
Ru
ions,
which
resulted
in
lattice
distortion
enhanced
crystal
asymmetry,
produced
regulating
microenvironment.
Moreover,
improvement
field
triggered
US
accelerated
electron
transfer
alleviating
cellular
oxidative
stress
provided
an
antioxidant
microenvironment
responses.
This
may
provide
pathway