Chitosan (CTS) is a polysaccharide with a wide variety of applications in the biomedical field, owing to its outstanding disinfectant properties, biocompatibility and biodegradability, but with limited mechanical properties. ...

The development of biodegradable plastics and eco-friendly biomaterials derived from renewable resources is crucial for reducing environmental damage. Agro-industrial waste and rejected food can be polymerized into ...

Replacing conventional plastics with other products obtained from biobased and biodegradable raw materials is an increasingly studied solution. In this line, the development of protein-based bioplastics is a promising ...

In the field of regenerative medicine, the use of biomaterials as scaffolds that provide structural integrity is key for tissue regeneration. In this context, hydrogels are considered a great option, due to their elastic ...

Chitosan (CH) is a very well-known biopolymer that has been widely used for the development of biomaterials with a wide range of applications in the biomedical field, such as the preparation of hydrogels, owing to its ...

Bone-tissue replacement surgeries usually need medication to mitigate implant rejections or prevent local infections. In this study, a modulated and targeted tetracycline (TC) loaded gelatine type A hydrogel is release ...