(Nanowerk News) 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 ...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Hydrogels: Applications and Global Markets to 2022" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The Global Market for Hydrogels Should Total $16.5 Billion in ...

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 ...

A team of researchers has invented a novel gel-like material that not only effectively dehumidifies ambient air to improve thermal comfort, but it also harnesses the moisture in the air for a wide ...

The "Hydrogels for Future Healthcare: Medical, Fitness, Wellness, Veterinary Applications 2025-2045" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This unique new report looks deeply ...

Hydrogels have shown significant potential in everything from wound dressings to soft robots, but their applications have been limited from their lack of toughness – until now. A team of scientists at ...

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

Researchers from the UPC's research group Innovation in Materials and Molecular Engineering - Biomaterials for Regenerative Therapies (IMEM-BRT) are working on a thermosensitive hydrogel with several ...

For several biomedical applications, chitin hydrogel is known to be a promising material. It is beneficial for tissue repair, artificial organs, and wound healing due to its biocompatibility and ...

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 ...