Recent Advances in Biodegradable and Biocompatible Synthetic Polymers Used in Skin Wound Healing
August 2023
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Materials
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biodegradable synthetic polymers biocompatible synthetic polymers PVA PCL PLA PLGA PU PEO PEG hydrogel formation electrospinning freeze drying solvent casting particle leaching 3D printing bioactive compounds antibacterial agents growth factors herbal extracts natural polymers drug delivery anti-inflammatory substances intelligent wound dressings personalized wound dressings scarless healing polyvinyl alcohol polycaprolactone polylactic acid poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) polyurethane polyethylene oxide polyethylene glycol hydrogels nanofibers sponges smart wound dressings customized wound dressings
Studysummary This review highlights that synthetic biodegradable polymers like PVA, PCL, PLA, PLGA, PU, and PEO/PEG can address the limitations of natural polymers in wound healing, offering improved mechanical properties and slower degradation, thereby enhancing their application as wound dressings.
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