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Biopolymer-Based Biomimetic Aerogel for Biomedical Applications

  • Yonsei University

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Abstract

Aerogels are lightweight and highly porous materials that have been found to have great potential in biomedical research because of some of their unique properties, such as their high surface area, tunable porosity, and biocompatibility. Researchers have been exploring ways to use aerogels to create biomimetic scaffolds inspired by natural extracellular matrices (ECMs) for various biomedical applications. Aerogel scaffolds can serve as three-dimensional (3D) templates for cell growth and tissue regeneration, promoting wound healing and tissue repair. Additionally, aerogel-based scaffolds have great potential in controlled drug delivery systems, where their high surface area and porosity enable the efficient loading and release of therapeutic agents. In this review, we discuss biopolymer-based biomimetic aerogel scaffolds for tissue engineering, drug delivery, and biosensors. Finally, we also discuss the potential directions in the development of aerogel-based biomimetic scaffolds.

Original languageEnglish
Article number397
JournalBiomimetics
Volume9
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2024

Keywords

  • aerogels
  • biopolymers
  • drug delivery
  • tissue regeneration
  • wound healing

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