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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Medical Engineering
  • Polymer Chemistry

Background:

  • Effective hemostasis is critical for patient outcomes, reducing pain and mortality.
  • Chitosan (CS) is a biocompatible, non-toxic material with established applications.
  • Chitosan's inherent hemostatic properties have driven research into composite materials.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the hemostatic mechanism of chitosan.
  • To summarize advancements in chitosan-based composite hemostatic materials.
  • To provide insights for future development of hemostatic agents.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of chitosan hemostatic mechanisms.
  • Analysis of research on various chitosan-based composite forms (films, sponges, hydrogels, particles, fibers).
  • Discussion of future research directions and perspectives.

Main Results:

  • Chitosan exhibits excellent hemostatic properties.
  • Chitosan-based composites are emerging as effective hemostatic materials.
  • Diverse forms of chitosan composites show significant hemostatic potential.

Conclusions:

  • Chitosan-based composites represent a promising area for developing advanced hemostatic materials.
  • Further research into these materials can lead to improved clinical applications.
  • This review serves as a reference for future innovation in hemostasis.