Synthesis of PVA-Based Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications: Recent Trends and Advances
Gels,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(2), P. 88 - 88
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
There
is
ongoing
research
for
biomedical
applications
of
polyvinyl
alcohol
(PVA)-based
hydrogels;
however,
the
execution
this
has
not
yet
been
achieved
at
an
appropriate
level
commercialization.
Advanced
perception
necessary
design
and
synthesis
suitable
materials,
such
as
PVA-based
hydrogel
applications.
Among
polymers,
drawn
great
interest
in
owing
to
their
attractive
potential
with
characteristics
good
biocompatibility,
mechanical
strength,
apposite
water
content.
By
designing
approach
investigating
structure,
hydrogels
can
attain
superb
cytocompatibility,
flexibility,
antimicrobial
activities,
signifying
that
it
a
candidate
tissue
engineering
regenerative
medicine,
drug
delivery,
wound
dressing,
contact
lenses,
other
fields.
In
review,
we
highlight
current
progresses
on
explaining
diverse
usage
across
variety
areas.
We
explain
numerous
techniques
related
phenomena
based
these
materials.
This
review
may
stipulate
wide
reference
future
acumens
materials
extensive
Language: Английский
Recent Advancements in Chitosan-Based Biomaterials for Wound Healing
J.S. Shah,
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Dhruv Patel,
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Dnyaneshwari Rananavare
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et al.
Journal of Functional Biomaterials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(2), P. 45 - 45
Published: Jan. 30, 2025
Chitosan
is
a
positively
charged
natural
polymer
with
several
properties
conducive
to
wound-healing
applications,
such
as
biodegradability,
structural
integrity,
hydrophilicity,
adhesiveness
tissue,
and
bacteriostatic
potential.
Along
other
mechanical
properties,
some
of
the
discussed
in
this
review
are
antibacterial
mucoadhesive
biocompatibility,
high
fluid
absorption
capacity,
anti-inflammatory
response.
forms
stable
complexes
oppositely
polymers,
arising
from
electrostatic
interactions
between
(+)
amino
groups
chitosan
(−)
polymers.
These
polyelectrolyte
(PECs)
can
be
manufactured
using
various
materials
methods,
which
brings
diversity
formulations
that
optimized
for
specific
wound
healing
well
applications.
For
example,
chitosan-based
PEC
made
into
dressings/films,
hydrogels,
membranes.
There
pros
cons
associated
manufacturing
dressings;
instance,
layer-by-layer
casting
technique
optimize
nanoparticle
release
affect
strength
due
formation
heterostructure.
Furthermore,
chitosan’s
molecular
weight
degree
deacetylation,
nature
negatively
biomaterial
it
cross-linked,
major
factors
govern
biodegradation
kinetics
dressing.
The
use
care
products
forecasted
drive
growth
global
market,
expected
increase
by
approximately
14.3%
within
next
decade.
This
driven
chitoderm-containing
ointments,
provide
scaffolding
skin
cell
regeneration.
Despite
significant
advancements,
there
remains
critical
gap
translating
biomaterials
research
clinical
Language: Английский
Multifunctional hydrogel scaffolds based on polysaccharides and polymer matrices promote bone repair: A review
Chang Bing Shen,
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Yuanyuan Han,
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Huan Xiong
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et al.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
294, P. 139418 - 139418
Published: Jan. 5, 2025
Language: Английский
Synthesis and Characterization of Antibacterial Poly{2‐[(methacryloyloxy)ethyl]trimethylammonium Chloride}/Chitosan Semi‐Interpenetrating Networks for Papain Release
Macromolecular Bioscience,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
Annually,
thousands
of
individuals
suffer
from
skin
injuries
resulting
trauma,
surgeries,
or
diabetes.
Inadequate
wound
treatment
can
delay
healing
and
increase
the
risk
severe
infections.
In
this
context,
a
promising
synthetic
polymer
with
potent
antimicrobial
properties,
Poly{2-[(methacryloyloxy)ethyl]trimethylammonium
chloride}
(PMETAC),
is
synthesized
crosslinked
N,N'-Methylenebis(acrylamide)
(BIS)
in
presence
Chitosan
(CH),
natural,
biocompatible
polysaccharide
that
promotes
cell
regeneration
provides
additional
beneficial
properties.
These
semi-interpenetrating
(semi-IPN)
networks
are
chosen
as
matrix
for
releasing
papain,
proteolytic
enzyme
debridement
By
integrating
properties
materials,
study
evaluates
PMETAC-based
hydrogels
different
CH
concentrations
(5%,
10%,
25%)
to
understand
their
physicochemical
biological
performance,
including
antibacterial
activity
cytocompatibility.
incorporating
25%
led
19%
pore
size
48%
maximum
volume
compared
control
PMETAC
hydrogel.
Additionally,
all
formulations
demonstrate
≈100%
reduction
E.
coli
S.
aureus,
showcasing
remarkable
efficacy.
The
inclusion
also
significantly
improves
fibroblast
viability,
formulation
standing
out
most
candidate
multifunctional
dressings,
highlighting
potential
hard-to-heal
wounds
regenerative
medicine.
Language: Английский
A photothermal antimicrobial, antioxidant hydrogel for healing of bacterial-infected wounds
Junqi Zhao,
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Ying Chen,
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Qing Dong Zhong
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et al.
Polymer,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 128332 - 128332
Published: March 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Preparation and characterization of advancing wound care with PVP/QCS/DEX hydrogels: a multifunctional wound dressing composite: in vitro and in vivo assay
Journal of Biomaterials Science Polymer Edition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 31
Published: April 17, 2025
Although
the
skin
has
a
high
healing
capacity,
severe
wounds
often
require
external
interventions
to
heal
properly.
Tissue-engineered
wound
dressings
have
indeed
gained
significant
attention
among
various
treatment
strategies
for
healing.
This
study
focuses
on
integration
of
polyvinyl
pyrrolidone
(PVP),
quaternized
chitosan
(QCS),
and
dextran
(DEX)
prepare
ternary
composite
(PVP/QCS/DEX)
as
dressing
hydrogels
with
varying
concentration
PVP
DEX.
A
variety
analytical
methods,
including
infrared
spectroscopy
(FTIR),
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM),
contact
angle,
water
vapor
transmission
rate
(WVTR)
were
employed
assess
characteristics
samples.
The
uniform
interconnected
porous
structure
samples
was
confirmed
by
SEM
results.
All
showed
porosity
transition
rate,
demonstrating
their
ability
provide
suitable
moist
environment
efficient
exudate
handling
antibacterial
test
conducted
demonstrated
activity
drug-loaded
hydrogel
Escherichia
coli
Staphylococcus
aureus.
in
vitro
cytotoxicity
evaluation
using
MTT
assay
that
developed
PVP/QCS/DEX
exhibit
satisfactory
cytocompatibility
promote
cell
viability.
results
scratch
indicated
had
promoted
migration
would
improve
accelerate
process.
vivo
tests
sample
revealed
promising
performance.
Therefore,
based
favorable
performance
observed
throughout
analysis,
as-prepared
show
promise
field
dressings.
Language: Английский