Hydrogel-Based Biomaterials: A Patent Landscape on Innovation Trends and Patterns

Gels, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 11(3), P. 216 - 216

Published: March 20, 2025

The hydrogel patent landscape is characterized by rapid growth and diverse applications, particularly in the biomedical field. Advances material science, chemistry, novel manufacturing techniques, a deeper understanding of biological systems have revolutionized development hydrogel-based biomaterials. These innovations led to enhanced properties expanded regenerative medicine, drug delivery, tissue engineering, positioning hydrogels as pivotal future engineering. In this study, an updated for biomaterials proposed. By analyzing documents, classifications, jurisdictions, applicants, overview provided characterize key trends insights. analysis reveals that hydrogel-related patents are experiencing significant growth, with strong focus on applications. Foundational research formation remains dominant, 96,987 documents highlighting advancements crosslinking polysaccharide-based materials, biologically active wound care regeneration. United States China lead filings, notable contributions from Europe high number international under Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) system, reflecting global interest technologies. Moreover, emerging include biodegradable designed regeneration, wearable sensors, advanced therapeutic applications such chemoembolization agents vascular defect treatments. increasing integration bioactive elements driving multifunctional tailored specific medical environmental needs. While study focuses trends, alignment between patenting activities underscores role bridging scientific discoveries industrial Future could explore citation impact assessments gain insights into technological significance inventions. Finally, selection top 10 recent granted field presented illustrative example innovation area illustrate cutting-edge innovations.

Language: Английский

Current Utilization of Gel-Based Scaffolds and Templates in Foot and Ankle Surgery—A Review

Gels, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 11(5), P. 316 - 316

Published: April 24, 2025

As tissue engineering and regenerative medicine (TERM) continues to revolutionize surgery, there is also growing interest in applying these advancements foot ankle surgery. The purpose of this article provide a comprehensive review the types gel scaffolds templates, their applications challenges with current utilization, future directions TERM With multiple compelling scaffold prospects across numerous natural, synthetic, hybrid polymers currently utilized TERM, promising results have been described treatment osteoarthritis (OA) osteochondral lesions (OCLs). However, concerns material biocompatibility, structural integrity, feasibility during degradation still exist limit extent utilization. researchers continue develop enhanced formulations that address issues, are many opportunities increase

Language: Английский