Chitosan as a Natural Copolymer with Unique Properties for the Development of Hydrogels
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Abstract
Hydrogel-based polymers are represented by those hydrophilic polymers having functional groups in their chain such as amine (NH2), hydroxyl [-OH], amide (-CONH-, -CONH2), and carboxyl [COOH]. These hydrophilic groups raise their potential to absorb fluids or aqueous solution more than their weights. This physicochemical mechanism leads to increased hydrogel expansion and occupation of larger volume, the process which shows in swelling behavior. With these unique properties, their use for biomedical application has been potentially raised owing also to their biodegradability and biocompatibility. Chitosan as a natural copolymer, presents a subject for hydrogel structures and function. This review aimed to study the structure as well as the function of chitosan and its hydrogel properties.
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OpenAlex topics: Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications · Advanced Drug Delivery Systems · Polymer Surface Interaction Studies
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Nanomedicine Department, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Institute, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheik 33516, Egypt
Faculty of Science, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheik 33516, Egypt
CNR NANOTEC-Istituto di Nanotecnologia, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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