Current
wound
dressings
are
insufficient
in
simultaneously
addressing
bacterial
infections
and
oxidative
stress,
which
severely
affects
healing
outcomes.
To
solve
this
problem,
we
introduced
poly(ionic
liquid)
(PIL)
with
strong
antibacterial
properties
cerium
oxide
nanoparticles
(CeO
Gels,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(2), P. 123 - 123
Published: Feb. 7, 2025
Recent
advancements
in
wound
dressing
materials
have
significantly
improved
acute
and
chronic
management
by
addressing
challenges
such
as
infection
control,
moisture
balance,
enhanced
healing.
Important
progress
has
been
made,
especially
with
hydrogels,
foams,
antimicrobial
for
creating
optimized
dressings.
Hydrogels
are
known
maintaining
optimal
levels,
while
foam
dressings
excellent
exudate
absorbents.
Meanwhile,
incorporates
various
agents
to
reduce
risks.
These
options
healing
time
focusing
on
customized
patient
needs.
Therefore,
this
review
highlights
the
newest
research
prototypes
applications,
emphasizing
their
particular
benefits
clinical
importance.
Innovations
stimuli-responsive
hydrogels
hybrid
bioengineered
composites
discussed
relation
properties,
including
responsiveness
pH,
temperature,
glucose,
or
enzymes
drug
delivery
precision.
Moreover,
ongoing
trials
included,
demonstrating
potential
of
emerging
solutions
be
soon
translated
from
laboratory
settings.
By
discussing
interdisciplinary
approaches
that
integrate
advanced
materials,
nanotechnology,
biological
insights,
work
provides
a
contemporary
framework
patient-centric,
efficient
care
strategies.
Journal of Composites Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
9(3), P. 133 - 133
Published: March 13, 2025
Severe
skin
injuries
such
as
burns
and
chronic
wounds
are
a
subject
of
interest
in
the
medical
field,
they
require
much
attention.
These
types
susceptible
to
serious
complications,
which
can
worsen
health
patients
reduce
their
quality
life.
Hydrogels
have
emerged
innovative
wound
dressings
for
treating
acute
wounds,
including
burns,
diabetic
foot
ulcers,
venous
leg
pressure
ulcers.
polymeric
networks
provide
moist
environment,
promote
cellular
migration,
offer
antimicrobial
properties,
being
recognized
superior
conventional
dressings.
This
review
aims
explore
recent
advancements
hydrogel-based
dressings,
emphasizing
state-of-the-art
technologies
used
this
purpose
trend
achieving
personalized
therapeutic
approaches.
Despite
promising
vitro
vivo
findings
described
review,
further
clinical
validation
large-scale
manufacturing
optimizations
required
widespread
adoption.
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Bacterial
infection,
a
complex
wound
microenvironment,
and
persistent
inflammatory
response
in
acute
wounds
can
result
delayed
healing
abnormal
scar
formation,
thereby
compromising
the
normal
function
aesthetic
appearance
of
skin
tissue.
This
issue
represents
one
most
challenging
problems
clinical
practice.
study
aims
to
develop
hydrogel
dressing
specifically
designed
for
treatment
wounds,
providing
immediate
effective
protection
affected
areas.
innovation
seeks
offer
novel
advanced
solution
management
wounds.
In
this
study,
composite
scaffold
was
synthesized
through
reaction
between
oxidized
glycyrrhizic
acid
carboxymethyl
chitosan
Schiff
base.
The
material
properties
were
systematically
characterized,
its
biocompatibility
antibacterial
efficacy
rigorously
evaluated.
A
rat
model
established
compare
multiple
groups,
assessing
impact
on
microenvironment
repair.
results
demonstrated
that
OGA-CMCS
exhibited
excellent
injectability,
biocompatibility,
properties.
It
capable
enhancing
which
turn
influenced
polarization
macrophages
from
M1
M2
phenotype,
mitigating
response,
promoting
angiogenesis
granulation
tissue
regeneration,
accelerating
healing.
successfully
developed
glycyrrhizin-based
dressing,
not
only
introduces
innovative
approaches
emergency
surface
defects
but
also
provides
an
experimental
foundation.
is
anticipated
contribute
significantly
addressing
relevant
challenges.
Polymers for Advanced Technologies,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
36(3)
Published: March 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
The
development
of
hydrogel
wound
dressings
that
facilitate
rapid
healing
is
a
complex
task,
primarily
due
to
the
necessity
integrating
multiple
functional
attributes,
including
air
permeability,
adhesion,
antibacterial
efficacy,
and
biocompatibility.
In
this
study,
we
employed
fatty
acid‐modified
carboxymethyl
chitosan
(CMCS)
fabricate
multifunctional
dressing.
This
dressing
exhibits
adjustable
hydrophobicity,
robust
mechanical
properties,
potent
activity,
with
polyacrylamide
(PAM)
tannic
acid
(TA)
serving
as
primary
constituents.
study
demonstrated
incorporation
hydrophobic
structures
significantly
enhanced
tensile
strength,
compressive
adhesive
capacity
hydrogels.
addition,
release
curve
TA
showed
acids
played
vital
role
in
enhancing
properties
hydrogels,
which
may
increase
TA.
Furthermore,
length
carbon
chain
has
significant
effect
on
hydrogel.
summary,
TA/(C14‐g‐CMCS)/PAM
excellent
can
effectively
prevent
bleeding,
accelerate
closure,
promote
tissue
regeneration.
Therefore,
TA/(FA‐g‐CMCS)/PAM
hydrophobicity
expected
be
best
candidate
for
accelerating
promoting
regeneration
skin
tissue.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(8), P. 1114 - 1114
Published: April 20, 2025
The
lack
of
personalized
wound
dressings
tailored
to
individual
needs
can
significantly
hinder
healing.
Hydrogels
offer
a
promising
solution,
as
they
be
engineered
mimic
the
extracellular
matrix
(ECM),
providing
an
optimal
environment
for
repair.
integration
digital
light
processing
(DLP),
high-resolution
3D
printing
process,
allows
precise
customization
hydrogel-based
dressings.
In
this
study,
gelatin
methacrylate
(GelMA)-based
formulations
were
prepared
in
combination
with
three
different
polymeric
precursors:
methacrylated
hyaluronic
acid
(HAMA),
poly
(ethylene
glycol)
diacrylate
(PEGDA)
and
allyl
cellulose
(MCCA).
These
precursors
used
print
micropatterned
patches.
printed
constructs
revealed
high
gel
content
good
resistance
hydrolytic
degradation.
To
improve
adhesive
antioxidant
properties
patches,
gallic
(GA)
was
incorporated
through
surface
functionalization.
This
enabled
scavenging
approximately
80%
free
radicals
within
just
4
h.
also
improved,
further
enhancement
observed
upon
addition
Fe3+
ions.
vitro
cytocompatibility
tests
using
fibroblast
(NHDF)
cell
line
confirmed
suitability
materials
biomedical
applications.
Thus,
study
demonstrates
potential
DLP-printed
hydrogels
advanced
dressing
materials.