LCST/UCST behavior of polysaccharides for hydrogel fabrication
Seo Hyung Moon, Sol Ji Park, Ye Won Lee, Yun Jung Yang
Abstract
and reversible gelation under ambient physiological temperature changes in a minimally invasive manner. This review highlights the classification, reaction mechanisms, characteristics, and advanced studies on thermo-responsive polysaccharides exploited in various biomedical fields.
Topics & Concepts
Upper critical solution temperatureLower critical solution temperatureFabricationPolysaccharideChemical engineeringMaterials scienceChemistryNanotechnologyPolymerOrganic chemistryEngineeringCopolymerAlternative medicineMedicinePathologyHydrogels: synthesis, properties, applicationsbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesElectrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications