Biopolymer-Based Hydrogels for Wound Healing: Advances in Cellulose, Chitosan, Alginate, and Hyaluronic Acid from Design to Clinical Translation

August 2026 in “ Pharmaceuticals ”

Shery Jacob, Namitha Raichel Varkey, Sai H. S. Boddu, Jigar Shah, Rekha Rao, Anroop B. Nair

Studysummary This review reports that biopolymer-based hydrogels show promise as wound dressings due to their biocompatibility, moisture retention, and ability to mimic the extracellular matrix, though challenges in mass production, safety, and clinical validation remain.

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