Langmuir,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
40(11), P. 5828 - 5836
Published: March 8, 2024
The
morphological
control
and
transformation
of
soft
nanomaterials
are
critical
for
their
physical
chemical
properties,
which
can
be
achieved
by
dynamically
regulating
the
hydrophilicity
amphiphilic
polymers
during
self-assembly.
Herein,
an
homopolymer
poly(N-(2,2′-bipyridine)-4-acrylamide)
(PBPyAA)
with
bipyridine
pendants
is
synthesized,
effect
various
parameters
including
initial
concentration,
temperature,
pH,
metal
ion
coordination
on
self-assembly
behavior
morphology
assemblies
investigated.
Upon
changing
concentration
PBPyAA,
bowl-shaped
nanoparticles
(BNPs)
precisely
controlled
diameter,
opening
size,
thickness
obtained.
With
decrease
pH
solution,
negatively
charged
surface
BNPs
transforms
to
a
positively
state.
Furthermore,
addition
divalent
ions
(Co2+,
Mn2+,
Zn2+)
induces
vesicles
giant
vesicles.
above
factors
essential
change
PBPyAA
dynamically,
leading
variation
local
viscosity
Overall,
manipulation
structural
achieved,
providing
fresh
insights
precise
morphologies
nanomaterials.
Materials Today Bio,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25, P. 101014 - 101014
Published: Feb. 29, 2024
Traditional
hydrogel
design
and
optimization
methods
usually
rely
on
repeated
experiments,
which
is
time-consuming
expensive,
resulting
in
a
slow-moving
of
advanced
development.
With
the
rapid
development
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
technology
increasing
material
data,
AI-energized
hydrogels
for
biomedical
applications
has
emerged
as
revolutionary
breakthrough
materials
science.
This
review
begins
by
outlining
history
AI
potential
advantages
using
hydrogels,
such
prediction
properties,
multi-attribute
optimization,
high-throughput
screening,
automated
discovery,
optimizing
experimental
design,
etc.
Then,
we
focus
various
supported
biomedicine,
including
drug
delivery,
bio-inks
manufacturing,
tissue
repair,
biosensors,
so
to
provide
clear
comprehensive
understanding
researchers
this
field.
Finally,
discuss
future
directions
prospects,
new
perspective
research
novel
applications.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(17), P. 13493 - 13493
Published: Aug. 30, 2023
Different
techniques
have
been
developed
to
overcome
the
recalcitrant
nature
of
lignocellulosic
biomass
and
extract
lignin
biopolymer.
Lignin
has
gained
considerable
interest
owing
its
attractive
properties.
These
properties
may
be
more
beneficial
when
including
in
preparation
highly
desired
value-added
products,
hydrogels.
biopolymer,
as
one
three
major
components
biomaterials,
attracted
significant
biomedical
field
due
biocompatibility,
biodegradability,
antioxidant
antimicrobial
activities.
Its
valorization
by
developing
new
hydrogels
increased
recent
years.
Furthermore,
lignin-based
shown
great
potential
for
various
applications,
their
copolymerization
with
other
polymers
biopolymers
further
expands
possibilities.
In
this
regard,
can
synthesized
a
variety
methods,
but
not
limited
interpenetrating
polymer
networks
polymerization,
crosslinking
copolymerization,
grafted
monomers,
atom
transfer
radical
reversible
addition–fragmentation
polymerization.
As
an
example,
mechanism
lignin–chitosan–poly(vinyl
alcohol)
(PVA)
hydrogel
involves
active
groups
such
hydroxyl,
carboxyl,
sulfonic
that
form
hydrogen
bonds
(with
chemical
structures
chitosan
and/or
PVA)
ionic
PVA).
The
aim
review
paper
is
provide
comprehensive
overview
focusing
on
applications
these
addition,
we
explore
wound
healing,
drug
delivery
systems,
3D
bioprinting,
showcasing
unique
enable
successful
utilization
areas.
Finally,
discuss
future
trends
draw
conclusions
based
findings
presented.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(7), P. 8238 - 8249
Published: Feb. 12, 2024
Infectious
chronic
wounds
have
gradually
become
a
major
clinical
problem
due
to
their
high
prevalence
and
poor
treatment
outcomes.
The
urgent
need
for
wound
dressings
with
immune
modulatory,
antibacterial,
angiogenic
properties
has
led
the
development
of
innovative
solutions.
Asiatic
acid
(AA),
derived
from
herbs,
demonstrated
excellent
anti-inflammatory,
effects,
making
it
promising
candidate
incorporation
into
hydrogel
carriers
healing.
However,
there
is
currently
no
available
report
on
AA-based
self-assembled
hydrogels.
Here,
novel
hybrid
dressing
consists
interpenetrating
polymer
networks
composed
magnesium
ion
(Mg2+)
coordinated
asiatic
(AA-Mg)
bacterial
cellulose
(BC)
developed
promote
infected
A
natural
carrier-free
AA-Mg
good
injectable
self-healing
could
maintain
sustained
release
AA
Mg2+
over
an
extended
period.
Notably,
introduction
boosted
some
pharmacological
effects
hydrogels
its
anti-inflammatory
angiogenesis.
In
vitro
studies
confirmed
exceptional
biocompatibility,
antibacterial
efficacy,
potential
AA-Mg/BC
hydrogel,
which
also
exhibited
commendable
mechanical
strength.
Furthermore,
in
vivo
biological
results
displayed
that
significantly
accelerated
healing
process
by
boosting
dense
organized
collagen
deposition
granulation
tissue
benefiting
revascularization.
introduced
AA-Mg-based
offers
solution
effective
management
wounds.
This
universal
strategy
preparation
modulated
bioactive
divalent
metal
ions
able
excavate
more
herbal
small
molecules
construct
new
biomaterials.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(27)
Published: March 7, 2024
Abstract
Hydrogel
coatings,
with
natural
tissue‐like
mechanical
and
biological
compatibility,
demonstrate
promise
for
bulk
material
applications.
However,
existing
coating
methods
lack
efficiency
control,
especially
when
dealing
complex
geometries,
diverse
substrate
materials,
varying
sizes.
In
this
study,
an
enzyme‐immobilized
surface‐catalyzed
cross‐link
approach
is
proposed
the
growth
of
hydrogel
coatings
on
multiple
substrates,
accommodating
various
materials
shapes.
The
formed
through
catalytic
action
interface‐immobilized
enzymes,
which
induce
crosslinking
hyaluronic
acid,
its
properties
are
further
enhanced
by
introducing
a
secondary
polyacrylamide
network.
This
enables
controlled
conformal
double
network
desired
thickness
wide
range
surfaces
devices.
Notably,
exhibits
remarkable
lubricity
anti‐thrombotic
properties,
desire
medical
intervention
advancement
offers
universal
route
to
impart
biocompatible
soft
interfaces
or
Journal of Biomaterials Science Polymer Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
35(15), P. 2402 - 2445
Published: July 17, 2024
Protein-based
wound
dressings
have
garnered
increasing
interest
in
recent
years
owing
to
their
distinct
physical,
chemical,
and
biological
characteristics.
The
intricate
molecular
composition
of
proteins
gives
rise
unique
characteristics,
such
as
exceptional
biocompatibility,
biodegradability,
responsiveness,
which
contribute
the
promotion
healing.
Wound
healing
is
an
ongoing
process
influenced
by
multiple
causes,
it
consists
four
phases.
Various
treatments
been
developed
repair
different
types
skin
wounds,
thanks
advancements
medical
technology
recognition
diverse
nature
wounds.
This
review
has
literature
reviewed
within
last
3-5
years-the
progress
development
protein
fundamental
properties
ideal
dressing.
Herein,
strides
protein-based
state-of-the-art
dressing
emphasize
significant
challenges
summarize
future
perspectives
for
applications.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(42), P. 28894 - 28909
Published: Oct. 9, 2024
Self-assembly
of
hydrogels
for
mechanical
support
and
drug
delivery
has
been
extensively
researched
in
traumatic
brain
injury
(TBI),
where
treatment
options
are
limited.
The
chief
challenge
is
that
most
self-assembled
rely
on
high
molecular
carriers
or
the
incorporation
exogenous
inactive
substances
as
mediators.
It
difficult
these
systems
to
achieve
clinical
translation
due
concerns
regarding
biological
safety.
Here
we
report
a
small
molecule
hydrogel
(GBR-gel)
loading
drugs
(glycyrrhizic
acid,
berberine,
rhein)
originated
from
popular
Chinese
medicines
without
additional
components
under
physiological
conditions.
In
long
run,
GBR-gel
possesses
several
advantages,
including
ease
preparation,
cost-effectiveness,
biocompatibility.
As
proof-of-concept,
allows
prompt
administration
at
site
exert
potent
pharmacodynamic
effects.
Further
single-cell
RNA
sequencing
experimental
validation
indicated
can
effectively
rescue
suppressed
glutamatergic
synapse
pathway
after
TBI,
thereby
attenuating
inflammatory
responses
neural
impairments.
Our
work
provides
an
alternative
strategy
timely
intervention
TBI.
Journal of Materials Chemistry B,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Responsive
hydrogels
were
capable
of
achieving
the
spatiotemporally
controlled
release
polyphenol
that
relieved
severe
oxidative
stress
and
modulated
macrophage
polarization,
thus
accelerating
diabetic
wound
healing.