The photothermal properties of hydrogel nanocomposite embedded with ZnO/CuO based on PVA/GA/activated carbon for solar-driven interfacial evaporation DOI Creative Commons
M. Fargharazi, M. M. Bagheri–Mohagheghi

Materials for Renewable and Sustainable Energy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(3), P. 385 - 396

Published: July 20, 2024

Abstract Using the renewable energy, especially solar is an environmental-friendly approach for seawater desalination. Solar evaporation a promising freshwater harvesting strategy rich in including and water energy. Herein, we propose hybrid hydrogel polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) glutaraldehyde (GA) as polymer network, semiconductor oxide nanoparticles (ZnO, CuO) activated carbon photothermal material. Structural properties of were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, surface morphology field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM), chemical bonding Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) optical absorption coefficient (α) components UV–Vis spectroscopy. The result showed visible region, PVA:ZnO:AC nanocomposite has strong (55%) compare PVA:CuO:AC (35%). In addition, distillation measurements, evaporator system demonstrated Hydrogel rate 2.29 kg m −2 h −1 5.19 with efficiency 30.66% 70.80%, respectively, under 0.1 sun irradiation. For hydrogel, hardness Caspian decreased from 6648 to 115 ppm ion conductance 8641 (μS) 244 97 206 (μS). Experiments that changing type ZnO or CuO can effectively on regulate evaporator. Eventually, this work begins new point synthesizing cost-effective absorbers based metal oxides material nanocomposite.

Language: Английский

Advanced Dressings for Chronic Wound Management DOI
Abhishek Mishra,

Aniket Kushare,

Munishwar N. Gupta

et al.

ACS Applied Bio Materials, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7(5), P. 2660 - 2676

Published: May 9, 2024

Wound healing, particularly for chronic wounds, presents a considerable difficulty due to differences in biochemical and cellular processes that occur different types of wounds. Recent technological breakthroughs have notably advanced the understanding diagnostic therapeutic approaches wound healing. The evolution care has seen transition from traditional textile dressings variety alternatives, including self-healing hydrogels, hydrofibers, foams, hydrocolloids, environment responsive dressings, growth factor-based therapy, bioengineered skin substitutes, stem cell gene therapy. Technological advancements, such as 3D printing electronic (e-skin) contribute customization Despite these effectively managing wounds remains challenging. This necessitates development treatments consider performance, risk–benefit balance, cost-effectiveness. review discusses innovative strategies healing Incorporating biomarkers into coupled with corresponding biosensors drug delivery formulations, enables theranostic approach treatment Furthermore, integrating power sources user interfaces like near-field communication, radio frequency identification, Bluetooth enhances real-time monitoring on-demand delivery. It also provides thorough evaluation advantages, patient compliance, costs, durability emphasizing smart formulations their preparation methods.

Language: Английский

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Hydrogels Based on Proteins Cross-Linked with Carbonyl Derivatives of Polysaccharides, with Biomedical Applications DOI Open Access

Chahrazed Mahmoudi,

Naïma Tahraoui Douma,

Hacene Mahmoudi

et al.

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 25(14), P. 7839 - 7839

Published: July 17, 2024

Adding carbonyl groups into the hydrogel matrix improves stability and biocompatibility of hydrogels, making them suitable for different biomedical applications. In this review article, we will discuss use hydrogels based on polysaccharides modified by oxidation, with particular attention paid to introduction groups. These have been developed several applications in tissue engineering, drug delivery, wound healing. The article discusses mechanism which oxidized can introduce groups, leading development through cross-linking proteins. tunable mechanical properties improved biocompatibility. Hydrogels dynamic that make promising biomaterials various This paper comprehensively analyzes cross-linked proteins derived from polysaccharides, including microparticles, nanoparticles, films. these healing are also discussed.

Language: Английский

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Advancement of Nanomaterials- and Biomaterials-Based Technologies for Wound Healing and Tissue Regenerative Applications DOI
Durba Banerjee,

Kalyan Vydiam,

Venugopal Vangala

et al.

ACS Applied Bio Materials, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 28, 2025

Patients and healthcare systems face significant social financial challenges due to the increasing number of individuals with chronic external internal wounds that fail heal. The complexity healing process remains a serious health concern, despite effectiveness conventional wound dressings in promoting healing. Recent advancements materials science fabrication techniques have led development innovative enhance To further expedite process, novel approaches such as nanoparticles, 3D-printed dressings, biomolecule-infused emerged, along cell-based methods. Additionally, gene therapy technologies are being harnessed generate stem cell derivatives more functional, selective, responsive than their natural counterparts. This review highlights potential biomaterials, 3D bioprinting, gene- therapies However, it also underscores necessity for research address existing integrate these strategies into standard clinical practice.

Language: Английский

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Mussel‐mimetic polysaccharide‐based injectable hydrogels for biomedical applications DOI Creative Commons
Yawen Fan,

Lu Zheng,

Min Jin

et al.

BMEMat, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 24, 2024

Abstract With high biocompatibility and degradability, polysaccharide‐based hydrogels are favorable healthcare materials. However, in many biomedical applications, these materials inconvenient to handle with fixed morphology, unable closely match the wounds, easy detach due insufficient adhesion. Inspired by superior wet adhesive properties of marine mussels, researchers have used mussel‐inspired chemistry create mussel‐mimetic injectable that simple operate, controllable shape, highly adhesive, significantly extended their applications such as tissue adhesives, delivery vehicles, engineering scaffolds, wearable sensors. there few comprehensive reviews on both adhesion injectability, critical analyses hydrogels' preparation methods applications. This review fills this gap systematically summarizes strategies for novel hydrogels, including modifying polysaccharides catechol‐ or pyrogallol‐containing small molecules leveraging different interactions between catechol‐/pyrogallol‐modified other substances form crosslinked hydrogels. Furthermore, recent discussed, future challenges research trends proposed.

Language: Английский

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Micelle-Facilitated Gelation Kinetics and Viscoelasticity of Dynamic Hyaluronan Hydrogels for Bioprinting of Mimetic Constructs and Tissue Repair DOI Creative Commons
Hua Zhang, Yang Luo,

Guanrong Li

et al.

Composites Part B Engineering, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 112151 - 112151

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Toward Intelligent Materials with the Promise of Self-Healing Hydrogels in Flexible Devices DOI Open Access

Han-Seop Song,

Md. Mahamudul Hasan Rumon, Mohammad Mizanur Rahman Khan

et al.

Polymers, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(4), P. 542 - 542

Published: Feb. 19, 2025

Flexible sensors are revolutionizing wearable and implantable devices, with conductive hydrogels emerging as key materials due to their biomimetic structure, biocompatibility, tunable transparency, stimuli-responsive electrical properties. However, fragility limited durability pose significant challenges for broader applications. Drawing inspiration from the self-healing capabilities of natural organisms like mussels, researchers embedding self-repair mechanisms into improve reliability lifespan. This review highlights recent advances in (SH) hydrogels, focusing on synthesis methods, healing mechanisms, strategies enhance multifunctionality. It also explores wide-ranging applications, including vivo signal monitoring, biochemical sensors, supercapacitors, flexible displays, triboelectric nanogenerators, bioelectronics. While progress has been made, remain balancing efficiency, mechanical strength, sensing performance. offers insights overcoming these obstacles discusses future research directions advancing SH hydrogel-based bioelectronics, aiming pave way durable, high-performance devices next-generation technologies.

Language: Английский

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Wearable hydrogel-based health monitoring systems: A new paradigm for health monitoring? DOI

Xintao Wang,

Haixia Ji,

Li Gao

et al.

Chemical Engineering Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 495, P. 153382 - 153382

Published: June 21, 2024

Language: Английский

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Biomimetic hydrogel coatings for improving the corrosion resistance, hemocompatibility, and endothelial cell growth of the magnesium alloy DOI
Jie Chen, Ruiting Xu, Lingjie Meng

et al.

Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 245, P. 114204 - 114204

Published: Sept. 3, 2024

Language: Английский

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Overview of Dynamic Bond Based Hydrogels for Reversible Adhesion Processes DOI Creative Commons

Ilaria Condò,

Sara Maria Giannitelli, Daniela Lo Presti

et al.

Gels, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(7), P. 442 - 442

Published: July 4, 2024

Polymeric hydrogels are soft materials with a three-dimensional (3D) hydrophilic network capable of retaining and absorbing large amounts water or biological fluids. Due to their customizable properties, these extensively studied for developing matrices 3D cell culture scaffolds, drug delivery systems, tissue engineering. However, conventional still exhibit many drawbacks; thus, significant efforts have been directed towards dynamic that draw inspiration from organisms’ natural self-repair abilities after injury. The self-healing properties closely associated ability form, break, heal bonds in response various stimuli. primary objective this review is provide comprehensive overview by examining the types chemical them biopolymers utilized, elucidate nature enable modulation hydrogels’ properties. While ensure behavior hydrogels, they do not inherently confer adhesive Therefore, we also highlight emerging approaches acquire

Language: Английский

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Hyaluronic Acid-Based Dynamic Hydrogels for Cartilage Repair and Regeneration DOI Creative Commons

Mingshuo Zhang,

Qianwen Ye, Zhanghua Zhu

et al.

Gels, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(11), P. 703 - 703

Published: Oct. 30, 2024

Hyaluronic acid (HA), an important natural polysaccharide and meanwhile, essential component of extracellular matrix (ECM), has been widely used in tissue repair regeneration due to its high biocompatibility, biodegradation, bioactivity, the versatile chemical groups for modification. Specially, HA-based dynamic hydrogels, compared with conventional offer adaptable network biomimetic microenvironment optimize process a striking resemblance ECM. Herein, this review comprehensively summarizes recent advances hydrogels focuses on their applications articular cartilage repair. First, fabrication methods advantages HA are presented. Then, illustrated from perspective cell-free cell-encapsulated and/or bioactive molecules (drugs, factors, ions). Finally, current challenges prospective directions outlined.

Language: Английский

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