Design and characterization of a bioinspired green lipoic acid–syringic acid-based hydrogel for wound healing

Key Points

• This research aims to develop and characterize a green hydrogel for enhanced wound healing.
• Developed a hydrogel incorporating α-lipoic acid converted to poly-lipoic acid through ring-opening polymerization (ROP).
• Syringic acid was added to enhance the bioactivity of the hydrogel.
• The bioinspired hydrogel demonstrated superior wound healing properties compared to traditional methods.
• Incorporation of syringic acid significantly increased the hydrogel's bioactivity.