Advanced Functional Hydrogel Biomaterials Based on Dynamic B-O Bonds and Polysaccharide Building Blocks

Biomacromolecules. 2020 Oct 12;21(10):3984-3996. doi: 10.1021/acs.biomac.0c01139. Epub 2020 Sep 24.

Abstract

Dynamic covalent chemistry applied to polymers has attracted significant attention over the past decade. Within this area, this review highlights the recent research on polysaccharide-based hydrogels cross-linked by boronic acid moieties, illustrating its versatility and relevance in biomaterials science to design self-healing, multiple stimuli-responsive, and adaptive biointerfaces and advanced functional devices.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biocompatible Materials*
  • Boronic Acids
  • Hydrogels*
  • Polymers
  • Polysaccharides

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Boronic Acids
  • Hydrogels
  • Polymers
  • Polysaccharides