Health Science Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(12)
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
An
effective
surgical
adhesive
must
possess
strength,
biodegradability,
flexibility,
non-toxicity,
and
the
ability
to
accommodate
tissue
movement.
However,
existing
adhesives
in
market
lack
some
of
these
crucial
properties.
Both
synthetic
cyanoacrylate
natural
fibrin
glue
have
been
explored
for
sutureless
oral
surgery,
but
they
come
with
specific
limitations.
This
perspective
review
aims
explore
novel
potential
hydrogels
as
bioadhesives
wound
closure
cavity.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(13), P. 1878 - 1878
Published: July 1, 2024
Heart
problems
are
quite
prevalent
worldwide.
Cardiomyocytes
and
stem
cells
two
examples
of
the
supporting
matrix
that
used
in
integrated
process
cardiac
tissue
regeneration.
The
objective
is
to
create
innovative
materials
can
effectively
replace
or
repair
damaged
muscle.
One
most
effective
appealing
3D/4D
scaffolds
for
creating
an
appropriate
milieu
growth
healing
hydrogel.
In
order
successfully
regenerate
heart
tissue,
bioactive
biocompatible
hydrogels
required
preserve
infarcted
region
bid
support
restoration
myocardial
wall
stress,
cell
survival
function.
engineering
uses
a
variety
hydrogels,
such
as
natural
synthetic
polymeric
hydrogels.
This
article
provides
quick
overview
various
hydrogel
types
employed
engineering.
Their
benefits
drawbacks
discussed.
Hydrogel-based
techniques
regeneration
also
addressed,
along
with
their
clinical
application
future
Gels,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(6), P. 368 - 368
Published: May 26, 2024
The
evolution
from
conventional
to
modern
agricultural
practices,
characterized
by
Agriculture
4.0
principles
such
as
the
application
of
innovative
materials,
smart
water,
and
nutrition
management,
addresses
present-day
challenges
food
supply.
In
this
context,
polymer
hydrogels
have
become
a
promising
material
for
enhancing
productivity
due
their
ability
retain
then
release
which
can
help
alleviate
need
frequent
irrigation
in
dryland
environments.
Furthermore,
controlled
fertilizers
decreases
chemical
overdosing
risks
environmental
impact
associated
with
use
agrochemicals.
potential
sustainable
agriculture
farming
on
soil
quality
is
revealed
deliver
nutritional
protective
active
ingredients.
Thus,
plant
growth,
development,
yield
was
discussed.
question
are
more
suitable
agriculture—natural
or
synthetic—is
debatable,
both
merits
drawbacks.
An
analysis
hydrogel
life
cycles
terms
initial
has
shown
advantage
bio-based
hydrogels,
cellulose,
lignin,
starch,
alginate,
chitosan,
derivatives
hybrids,
aligning
practices
reducing
dependence
non-renewable
resources.
ACS Applied Bio Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(9), P. 5810 - 5822
Published: Aug. 26, 2024
Amphiphilic
self-indicating
and
responsive
polymer-based
prodrugs
have
generated
much
interest
as
potential
stimuli-responsive
intelligent
drug
delivery
systems
(DDS)
due
to
their
ability
selectively
deliver
drugs
the
cancer
cells
monitor
real-time
cellular
uptake
of
by
imaging
technique(s).
In
this
direction,
we
synthesized
a
new
pH-responsive
Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(7), P. 1445 - 1445
Published: March 25, 2025
A
meta-analysis
was
conducted
to
assess
the
evolution
of,
applications
and
recent
advancements
in
materials
surface
treatments
for
contact
lenses.
This
study
aimed
comprehensively
synthesize
available
data,
focusing
on
innovations
that
enhance
vision
correction,
comfort,
safety
while
emphasizing
sustainability
as
a
critical
factor
future
development.
Registered
with
PROSPERO,
this
analysis
adhered
PRISMA
AMSTAR-2
guidelines.
systematic
review
of
databases
including
PubMed,
Web
Science,
Scopus
performed
studies
published
between
2019
2024,
without
language
restrictions.
Observational
optical
lens
were
included,
random-effects
model
used
address
high
heterogeneity
among
included
studies.
From
nine
analyzed,
significant
identified
regarding
functional
properties
treatments.
Key
technologies
like
self-lubricating
lenses
reduce
friction,
nanogels
prolonged
therapeutic
drug
delivery,
coatings
minimize
protein
lipid
deposition,
ensuring
greater
comfort
extended
wearability.
Additionally,
biodegradable
eco-friendly
underscore
industry’s
commitment
reducing
environmental
impact
lenses,
addressing
challenges
related
disposal
recycling.
These
highlight
potential
integrating
improvements
sustainability,
paving
way
more
effective
environmentally
responsible
