Fabrication Strategies Towards Hydrogels for Biomedical Application: Chemical and Mechanical Insights. Issue 22 (5th October 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Acciaretti, Federico; Vesentini, Simone; Cipolla, Laura
• Is Part Of: Chemistry, an Asian journal. Volume 17:Issue 22(2022)
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• Publication Date: 2022-10-05
• Subjects: hydrogels -- cross-linking -- dynamic reactions -- smart hydrogels -- stimuli responsiveness; Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540.5
• DOI: 10.1002/asia.202200797
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1861-4728

Abstract

Abstract: This review aims at giving selected chemical and mechanical insights on design criteria that should be taken into account in hydrogel production for biomedical applications. Particular emphasis will be given to the chemical aspects involved in hydrogel design: macromer chemical composition, cross‐linking strategies and chemistry towards "conventional" and smart/stimuli responsive hydrogels. Mechanical properties of hydrogels in view of regenerative medicine applications will also be considered. Abstract : Insights in chemical and mechanical criteria for hydrogel designs for biomedical applications are considered. Particular attention is given to the chemical aspects of macromers and cross‐linkers used for hydrogel fabrication.