
Gels, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 11(3), С. 216 - 216
Опубликована: Март 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.
Язык: Английский