Materials scientists and biomedical engineers will find a hands-on study detailing formulation, material characterization, and laboratory evaluation of a novel hydrogel for wound care.
Key Takeaways
- Benzaldehyde-functionalized PEG was crosslinked with chitosan to form dynamic imine bonds
- Adding bacterial nanocellulose increased pore size and improved compressive strength and storage modulus
- Hydrogels showed visible cut-and-heal self-repair and acceptable in vitro biocompatibility and adhesion