Vaginal infections can be divided into bacterial, fungal, and parasitic infections based on their causative pathogens. The excellent properties of hydrogels include many key properties such as ...

Hydrogels are characterized by their hydrophilic nature and 3D network structure, possessing the unique ability to absorb significant amounts of water or biological fluids. This feature makes them ...

Due to their tissue-like mechanical properties, hydrogels are being increasingly used for biomedical applications; a well-known example are soft contact lenses. These gel-like polymers consist of 90 ...

KTH research transforms wheat bran into plant-based hydrogels, offering new texture solutions and value streams for food ...

Advances in materials science are transforming medicine, engineering, and environmental technology. Among the most promising innovations are hydrogels—highly absorbent polymer networks with ...

Hydrogels, with their high-water content and versatile properties, are ideal for advancing medical devices in chronic wound care, tissue regeneration and drug delivery. Their adaptability and ...

Hydrogels are 3D networks of hydrophilic polymers that can absorb and retain large amounts of water due to physical or chemical cross-linking of individual polymer chains. However, poor mechanical ...

Hydrogels have emerged as a promising candidate for developing bioelectronics, which interface living biological tissues with synthetic electronic systems. These hydrogels closely mimic the mechanical ...

Flexible electronics have been drawing significant attention for healthcare applications and show great promise for monitoring of blood circulation (e.g., postoperative monitoring of free flaps).

The recent FDA Modernization Act removes the obligation of animal testing for new drugs, which has become increasingly futile due to the advancements in more accurate alternatives such as artificial ...