Design Strategies for Adhesive Hydrogels With Natural Antibacterial Agents as Wound Dressings: Status and Trends
September 2022
in “
Materials Today Bio
”
Studysummary This review summarizes numerous studies on adhesive hydrogels with natural antibacterial agents for wound dressings, highlighting their potential as effective treatments with strong antibacterial properties, biocompatibility, and mechanical performance, while minimizing reliance on antibiotics.
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The document reviewed the use of adhesive hydrogels with natural antibacterial agents as wound dressings, highlighting their effectiveness in promoting wound healing without the risk of antibiotic resistance. These hydrogels, composed of 3D polymer networks, were noted for their excellent adhesion, antibacterial properties, and biocompatibility. The review covered numerous studies on the ingredients, preparation methods, and antibacterial mechanisms of these hydrogels, as well as their potential in biomedical applications and clinical research. Various modification methods were discussed to enhance their biocompatibility, antibacterial activity, mechanical properties, and wound repair capabilities.
