Bio-Based Polymers: Farm to Industry. Volume 1: Chemistry and Feedstocks, Ram K. Gupta, Editör, ACS Publications , Kansas, ss.227-240, 2024
This chapter examines the development and wide range of uses for hydrogels based on biomaterials, emphasizing their special qualities and contributions to the biomedical domain. Hydrogels made from biopolymers, like collagen and chondroitin sulfate, were first created for wound healing dressings, but they have since been developed for use in tissue engineering, medication delivery, and other fields. Whether cross-linked chemically or mechanically, hydrogels’ structural stability is used to manage medication release. Biocompatible and biodegradable, polysaccharide-based hydrogels are used in wound care and medication delivery. Hydrogels based on proteins, such as collagen and enzymes, show promise in the fields of flexible electronics and wound healing. This chapter covers some of the most current developments, such as genetic code engineering for artificial protein-based hydrogels and three-dimensional printing technologies for personalized meals. It goes into further detail on the Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement idea in animal research and has a strong emphasis on in vivo studies, demonstrating the many uses of hydrogels in areas including reproductive health and regenerative medicine. Hydrogels based on biomolecules are being explored, which highlights their potential as a solution to various health-care issues.