Polysaccharide-based hydrogels: properties, advantages, challenges, and optimization methods for applications in regenerative medicine. Issue 17 (22nd November 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Safarzadeh Kozani, Pooria; Safarzadeh Kozani, Pouya; Hamidi, Masoud; Valentine Okoro, Oseweuba; Eskandani, Morteza; Jaymand, Mehdi
• Is Part Of: International journal of polymeric materials. Volume 71:Issue 17(2022)
• Page Start: 1319
• Page End: 1333
• Publication Date: 2022-11-22
• Subjects: Polysaccharide -- hydrogel -- optimization -- biomedical applications -- regenerative medicine; Polymers -- Periodicals; Plastics -- Periodicals; 620.19205
• DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2021.1962876
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0091-4037

Abstract

Abstract: In the past few years, research has focused on design and development of natural polymers-based hydrogels owing to their inherent features as well as numerous application ranges. In this context, polysaccharide-based hydrogels have attracted significant interest mainly due to their superior physicochemical and biological characteristics. However, these types of biomaterials 'suffer' from some problems. This review aims to give an update of diverse optimization strategies used to improve the physicochemical and biological properties of hydrogels based on natural polysaccharides as biomaterials for regenerative medicine applications. Graphical Abstract: UF0001