Photosensitive hydrogels: from structure, mechanisms, design to bioapplications

Wenhui Ji, Qiong Wu, Xisi Han, Wei Zhang, Wei Wei, Liang Chen, Lin Li, Wei Huang

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Abstract

Hydrogel is a smart material with a three-dimensional network structure and has been widely used in various fields due to its good biodegradability, biocompatibility, and modification. Photosensitive hydrogel is a smart hydrogel, and its amenability to remote, precise control, and flexible and convenient regulation of stimulating factors make it an ideal candidate for use in fields such as biological materials, drug carriers, and sensors. In this review, we discuss the structure, mechanisms, design principles, and bioapplications of photosensitive hydrogels as developed in recent years. Finally, their potential for development and potential future challenges are outlined.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1813-1828
Number of pages16
JournalScience China Life Sciences
Volume63
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2020

Keywords

  • bioapplications
  • detection
  • flexible
  • photosensitive hydrogels
  • smart materials

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