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  • Biomaterials Science
  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Polymer Chemistry

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  • Chronic wounds fail to heal due to inflammation, infection, oxidative stress, and poor angiogenesis.
  • Conventional dressings have limited efficacy due to poor adaptability and uncontrolled drug release.
  • Thermo-sensitive polymeric networks are emerging as advanced wound management solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advances in thermo-sensitive polymeric networks for wound management.
  • To discuss material design, therapeutic mechanisms, and applications.
  • To explore challenges and future opportunities in developing smart wound dressings.

Main Methods:

  • Review of scientific literature on thermo-sensitive polymers for wound healing.
  • Analysis of material properties, drug delivery capabilities, and therapeutic effects.
  • Discussion of integration with nanomaterials and multifunctional components.

Main Results:

  • Thermo-sensitive polymers exhibit sol-gel transitions at physiological temperatures, forming hydrogels for conformal coverage.
  • These networks enable sustained release of antimicrobials, growth factors, and nanotherapeutics.
  • Integration with nanomaterials enhances antibacterial activity, reduces inflammation, and promotes angiogenesis.

Conclusions:

  • Thermo-sensitive polymeric networks represent a promising platform for next-generation wound dressings.
  • These smart biomaterials offer improved drug retention, sustained release, and enhanced therapeutic efficacy.
  • Further development is needed for clinically adaptable and multifunctional thermo-responsive wound management strategies.