Recent advances in plant polyphenol-based adhesive hydrogels for biomedical applications

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• Polyphenol-based hydrogels are emerging as effective adhesives in biomedical applications, offering strong bonding properties.
• Recent innovations show that these hydrogels possess biocompatibility, making them suitable for tissue engineering.
• Assessment of various plant sources for polyphenol extraction reveals significant potential in developing these hydrogels.
• These findings underscore the importance of plant-based materials in creating sustainable biomaterials for healthcare.