Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 18, 2026

3D Printed Porous Cellulose Nanocomposite Hydrogel Scaffolds
06:36

3D Printed Porous Cellulose Nanocomposite Hydrogel Scaffolds

Published on: April 24, 2019

10.1K

Recent Progress in Cellulose Nanofibril Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications.

Taeyen Won1, MeeiChyn Goh2, Chaewon Lim1

  • 1Department of Biofibers and Biomaterials Science, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea.

Polymers
|September 13, 2025
PubMed
Summary

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Insights into Native Single-Atom Electrocatalyst Site Structures.

ACS nano·2026
Same author

Individual Contributions of Adverse Childhood Experiences to Adolescent Substance Use.

Substance use & misuse·2026
Same author

Age-Specific Efficacy of MiSight Dual-Focus Soft Contact Lenses and Orthokeratology Lenses for Myopia Control in Pediatric Patients: A Retrospective Comparative Study.

Eye & contact lens·2026
Same author

Linker-dependent nitric oxide storage and release behavior in Cu-based metal-organic frameworks.

Dalton transactions (Cambridge, England : 2003)·2026
Same author

Nicotine and tobacco transitions among US youth using electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS): Associations with frequency, nicotine dependence, and biomarkers of exposure.

Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco·2026
Same author

Formulation-Dependent Antibacterial Performance: Design and Biomedical Applications.

Gels (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
This summary is machine-generated.

Cellulose nanofibril (CNF) hydrogels offer sustainable and biocompatible solutions for biomedical uses. This review highlights their advances in drug delivery and tissue engineering, despite challenges in production and standardization.

Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Materials Chemistry

Background:

  • Cellulose nanofibril (CNF)-based hydrogels are gaining attention for biomedical applications due to their sustainability and biocompatibility.
  • Their tunable mechanical properties make them versatile for various uses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advances in the preparation and biomedical applications of CNF hydrogels.
  • To analyze their potential in drug delivery and tissue engineering.

Main Methods:

  • CNF hydrogels are prepared using physical crosslinking (e.g., charge density control, pH, flow processing) and chemical crosslinking (e.g., epichlorohydrin, citric acid).
  • Properties like mechanical strength, porosity, and stimuli responsiveness are precisely controlled.
Keywords:
biomaterialscellulose nanofibril-based hydrogelsdrug deliverytissue engineering

More Related Videos

Production of Nanofibrillar Patterned Collagen for Tissue Engineering
07:34

Production of Nanofibrillar Patterned Collagen for Tissue Engineering

Published on: September 20, 2024

928
Synthesis Method for Cellulose Nanofiber Biotemplated Palladium Composite Aerogels
11:27

Synthesis Method for Cellulose Nanofiber Biotemplated Palladium Composite Aerogels

Published on: May 9, 2019

8.7K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 18, 2026

3D Printed Porous Cellulose Nanocomposite Hydrogel Scaffolds
06:36

3D Printed Porous Cellulose Nanocomposite Hydrogel Scaffolds

Published on: April 24, 2019

10.1K
Production of Nanofibrillar Patterned Collagen for Tissue Engineering
07:34

Production of Nanofibrillar Patterned Collagen for Tissue Engineering

Published on: September 20, 2024

928
Synthesis Method for Cellulose Nanofiber Biotemplated Palladium Composite Aerogels
11:27

Synthesis Method for Cellulose Nanofiber Biotemplated Palladium Composite Aerogels

Published on: May 9, 2019

8.7K

Main Results:

  • CNF hydrogels demonstrate significant potential in drug delivery systems, enhancing bioavailability and drug loading.
  • They serve as effective scaffolds for tissue engineering, including cartilage repair and wound healing.
  • Integration with 3D bioprinting allows for the creation of complex tissue structures.

Conclusions:

  • CNF hydrogels show great promise for advanced biomedical applications, particularly in drug delivery and tissue regeneration.
  • Further research is needed to standardize toxicology, optimize large-scale production, and develop advanced control mechanisms for drug release.
  • Advancing manufacturing, improving stability, and establishing standardized testing protocols are crucial for regulatory compliance and clinical translation.