Enhancing Biopolymer Hydrogel Functionality Through Interpenetrating Networks

Overview

Journal Trends Biotechnol

Specialty Biochemistry

Date 2020 Sep 20

PMID 32950262

Citations 53

Authors

Abhishek P Dhand

Jonathan H Galarraga

Jason A Burdick

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Abstract

Traditional hydrogels are strong candidates for biomedical applications; however, they may suffer from drawbacks such as weak mechanics, static properties, and an inability to fully replicate aspects of the cellular microenvironment. These challenges can be addressed through the incorporation of second networks to form interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) hydrogels. The objective of this review is to establish clear trends on the enhanced functionality achieved by incorporating secondary networks into traditional, biopolymer-based hydrogels. These include mechanical reinforcement, 'smart' systems that respond to external stimuli, and the ability to tune cell-material interactions. Through attention to network structure and chemistry, IPN hydrogels may advance to meet challenging criteria for a wide range of biomedical fields.

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