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An Additive Manufacturing Technique for the Facile and Rapid Fabrication of Hydrogel-based Micromachines with Magnetically Responsive Components

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Published on: July 18, 2018

Sustainable Hydrogels for Medical Applications: Biotechnological Innovations Supporting One Health.

Silvia Romano^1,2, Sorur Yazdanpanah^1,2, Orsolina Petillo¹

¹Research Institute on Terrestrial Ecosystems (IRET)-CNR, Via Pietro Castellino 111, 80131 Naples, Italy.

Gels (Basel, Switzerland)

|July 25, 2025

Summary

Sustainable, bio-based hydrogels derived from renewable resources offer promising solutions for regenerative medicine. These advanced biomaterials align with the One Health approach, enhancing human health while minimizing environmental impact.

Keywords:

One Health biocompatible polymers microbial fermentation recombinant proteins sustainable hydrogels

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Area of Science:

Biomaterials Science
Regenerative Medicine
Sustainable Technologies

Background:

The One Health paradigm emphasizes interconnected health of humans, animals, and environment.
Bio-based hydrogels are emerging as key sustainable biomaterials for medical use.
These materials are produced using biotechnological methods from renewable resources.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the characteristics and medical applications of bio-based hydrogels.
To highlight their role in advancing sustainable healthcare solutions.
To discuss their potential within the One Health framework.

Main Methods:

Review of scientific literature on bio-based hydrogels.
Analysis of biotechnological production methods (genetic engineering, microbial fermentation).
Evaluation of material properties (biocompatibility, tunability, biodegradability).

Main Results:

Bio-based hydrogels are composed of renewable materials like collagen, elastin, silk fibroin, bacterial cellulose, xanthan gum, and hyaluronic acid.
Their properties make them suitable for wound healing, tissue regeneration, and ECM-mimicking scaffolds.
These hydrogels offer controlled mechanical properties and potential for minimally invasive administration.

Conclusions:

Sustainable, bio-based hydrogels are strategic innovations for regenerative medicine.
They align with the One Health approach by enhancing health and minimizing ecological impact.
These hydrogels represent a significant advancement in developing sustainable healthcare solutions.