The critical role of hydrogels as an advanced polymeric scaffold in biomedicine: recent progress and challenges | Synapse
May 15, 2026Open Access
The critical role of hydrogels as an advanced polymeric scaffold in biomedicine: recent progress and challenges
Key Points
This research explores the importance of hydrogels in biomedical applications and identifies current challenges in their implementation.
Reviewed recent advancements in the properties and applications of hydrogels.
Analyzed the challenges faced in integrating hydrogels into biomedical engineering.
Hydrogels are highly biocompatible and possess tunable mechanical characteristics.
Recent innovations have expanded their potential uses in tissue engineering and drug delivery.
Abstract
Hydrogels have emerged as pivotal materials in biomedical engineering due to their unique properties, including high water content, biocompatibility, and tunable mechanical characteristics.