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Biomass Hydrogel for Wound Dressings: Design, Functionalization and Application.

Dan Xing^1,2, Jingfa Zhang³, Ahmed Koubaa⁴

¹Henan Institute of Flexible Electronics (HIFE) and School of Flexible Electronics (SoFE), Henan University, Zhengzhou, China.

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Biomass hydrogels are advanced wound dressings that actively improve healing. Their design and functionalization show great promise for treating various wounds, including burns and diabetic ulcers.

Area of Science:

Biomaterials Science
Regenerative Medicine
Wound Healing

Background:

Biomass hydrogels represent a significant advancement in wound care, moving beyond passive barriers to active therapeutic agents.
These hydrogels modulate the wound microenvironment, utilizing biomacromolecules from plants, animals, and microorganisms.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the progress in raw material selection, structural design, and application of biomass hydrogels for wound healing.
To critically evaluate functionalization strategies and structural designs for tailored wound care solutions.

Main Methods:

Review of literature on biomass hydrogel synthesis and characterization.
Analysis of functionalization techniques including chemical modification and incorporation of additives (nanoparticles, peptides, essential oils).

Keywords:

functional modification hydrogel dressings materials stimuli responsive wound healing

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Evaluation of advanced structural designs (layered, porous, bio-inspired).

Main Results:

Biomass hydrogels, functionalized with additives and advanced structures, exhibit multifunctional capabilities.
Demonstrated efficacy in treating diverse wounds such as burns, diabetic ulcers, and surgical injuries.
Emerging smart and responsive hydrogels offer on-demand therapeutic release.

Conclusions:

The synergy of materials, additives, and structure optimizes biomass hydrogel dressings for enhanced wound healing.
Significant potential exists for clinical translation, though challenges remain.
Future directions include developing smart hydrogels for precise therapeutic delivery.