A recent study of natural hydrogels: improving mechanical properties for biomedical applications

• Published in: Biomedical materials (Bristol) Vol. 20; no. 2; pp. 22010 - 22027
• Main Authors: Shukla, Atharva, Syaifie, Putri Hawa, Rochman, Nurul Taufiqu, Jaya Syaifullah, Syahnanda, Jauhar, Muhammad Miftah, Mardliyati, Etik
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England IOP Publishing 01.03.2025
• Subjects: Alginates - chemistry; Animals; Biocompatible Materials - chemistry; biomedical applications; Cellulose - chemistry; Chitosan - chemistry; Drug Delivery Systems; Humans; hydrogel; Hydrogels - chemistry; Materials Testing; mechanical properties; natural polymer; Polymers - chemistry; Starch - chemistry; Stress, Mechanical; Tissue Engineering - methods; Tissue Scaffolds - chemistry; natural polymer; hydrogel; biomedical applications; mechanical properties

Natural polymer-based hydrogels, generally composed of hydrophilic polymers capable of absorbing large amounts of water, have garnered attention for biomedical applications because of their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and eco-friendliness. Natural polymer-based hydrogels derived from alginat...