Bioactive herbal supramolecular hydrogels with a hierarchical nanofibrillar structure <i>via</i> metal ion mediated co-assembly
Xinke Yu, Sili Liu, Zhili Wan, Xiaoquan Yang
Abstract
, excellent biocompatibility, and pronounced anti-inflammatory effects. This work provides valuable insights into the relationships between nanostructure and functionality in multicomponent bioactive herbal hydrogels, offering a supramolecular strategy to mimic the synergistic therapeutic principles of traditional Chinese medicine. These findings pave the way for the development of nature-inspired bioactive hydrogels for wound healing and broader biomedical applications.
Topics & Concepts
Supramolecular chemistrySelf-healing hydrogelsBiocompatible materialNanotechnologyMaterials scienceSupramolecular assemblyMetal ions in aqueous solutionMoleculeMetalChemistryPolymer chemistryOrganic chemistryBiomedical engineeringMetallurgyMedicineSupramolecular Self-Assembly in MaterialsHydrogels: synthesis, properties, applicationsPolydiacetylene-based materials and applications