Researchers use an enhanced technique to pattern unaltered cells within a 3D hydrogel, allowing them to recreate complex biological tissue for regenerative medicine.
Hybrid hydrogel paves the way for viable tissue engineering
Scientists apply a versatile new strategy to develop solid−hydrogel hybrid materials to regrow tissue.
One-shot radical polymerization for hydrogels
Synthesis of multi-purpose double network hydrogels via one-shot radical polymerization.
Algae-Laden Hydrogels Could Bring Buildings to Life
Hydrogels that incorporate whole algal cells offer new possibilities in building architecture and bioremediation.
Metal–Hydrogel Hybrids
Hybrid systems of hydrogels and metals with tough bonding may find widespread application in smart materials and device interfaces.
Not a Stretch: Flexible Hydrogels with Structural Color
New hydrogels from magnetic photonic crystal units combine the advantages of structural colour and the flexibility needed for biological applications.
Thermochemotherapy, Helical Hydrogels, and More
Since 2012, Advanced Healthcare Materials has been bringing you the latest breakthroughs in biomedical materials science with a strong focus on improving human health, and it will continue to do so in 2019. We therefore have launched virtual issues on five hot topics...
Electrospun Hydrogels for Scar Reduction
When a wound heals, scar tissue forms and helps repair the damage through the deposition of collagen and infiltration of new skin cells. However, the balance of collagen production and degradation can be disturbed, leading to an overproduction of collagen and growth...
Self-Healing Hydrogels for Wearable Electronics
Electrically conductive hydrogels are a promising platform for flexible supercapacitors and batteries.
Electroconductive Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications
Electroconductive hydrogels resemble the extracellular matrix in tissues, enabling cell growth, proliferation, and migration.