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Functionalization and Antibacterial Applications of Cellulose-Based Composite Hydrogels
Yunhui Bao1, Jian He1,2, Ke Song1,2
1Key Laboratory of Hunan Forest Products and Chemical Industry Engineering, Jishou University, Zhangjiajie 427000, China.
Polymers
|February 26, 2022
Summary
Drug-resistant pathogens necessitate new antibacterial agents. Cellulose-based hydrogels, derived from natural biopolymers, show promise for antibacterial applications in biomedicine.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Public Health
Background:
- Antibiotic resistance poses a significant global health threat.
- Cellulose, a natural biopolymer, offers unique properties for developing novel antibacterial materials.
- Cellulose-based hydrogels are gaining attention for their biocompatibility and functional groups.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the latest advances in the preparation of cellulose-based hydrogels.
- To highlight the antibacterial applications of these hydrogels in biomedical fields.
- To discuss the mechanisms and characteristics of cellulose-based antibacterial hydrogels.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent literature on cellulose-based hydrogel preparation.
- Focus on composite hydrogels incorporating nanoparticles, antibiotics, polymers, and plant extracts.
- Analysis of antibacterial mechanisms and characteristics.
Main Results:
- Cellulose-based hydrogels can be effectively prepared with desirable structures and properties.
- Composite hydrogels demonstrate significant antibacterial activity.
- Various components enhance the antibacterial efficacy of cellulose hydrogels.
Conclusions:
- Cellulose-based hydrogels are promising for developing new antibacterial agents.
- Further research is needed to address challenges and optimize biomedical applications.
- These materials offer a sustainable alternative to conventional antibiotics.
