Design Strategies of Conductive Hydrogel for Biomedical Applications
Journal
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Journal Volume
25
Journal Issue
22
Date Issued
2020
Author(s)
Abstract
Conductive hydrogel, with electroconductive properties and high water content in a three-dimensional structure is prepared by incorporating conductive polymers, conductive nanoparticles, or other conductive elements, into hydrogel systems through various strategies. Conductive hydrogel has recently attracted extensive attention in the biomedical field. Using different conductivity strategies, conductive hydrogel can have adjustable physical and biochemical properties that suit different biomedical needs. The conductive hydrogel can serve as a scaffold with high swelling and stimulus responsiveness to support cell growth in vitro and to facilitate wound healing, drug delivery and tissue regeneration in vivo. Conductive hydrogel can also be used to detect biomolecules in the form of biosensors. In this review, we summarize the current design strategies of conductive hydrogel developed for applications in the biomedical field as well as the perspective approach for integration with biofabrication technologies.
Subjects
biomaterial; oxidizing agent; polymer; animal; bandage; cell proliferation; chemistry; drug delivery system; electric conductivity; genetic procedures; human; hydrogel; metabolism; procedures; rat; skeletal muscle; tissue engineering; wound healing; Animals; Bandages; Biocompatible Materials; Biosensing Techniques; Cell Proliferation; Drug Delivery Systems; Electric Conductivity; Humans; Hydrogels; Muscle, Skeletal; Oxidants; Polymers; Rats; Tissue Engineering; Wound Healing
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Type
review