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Abstract

Hydrogels are special materials that can hold a large amount of water and form 3D networks. In the past few years, there have been exciting improvements in hydrogel technology, bringing new ideas to many different areas. By trying out new materials like smart hydrogels that can respond to different conditions, provided new ways to deliver medicine precisely, build tissues, and create wearable gadgets. Among the most significant developments is the creation of smart hydrogels, which can react dynamically to different environmental stimuli. With their ability to release therapeutic chemicals under regulated conditions in response to particular physiological cues, these intelligent materials have enormous potential for the administration of precision medicine. These kinds of customized drug delivery systems have the power to completely change how treatments are administered by reducing adverse effects and increasing therapeutic efficacy. Hydrogels are also useful in tissue engineering, where they are used as scaffolds to create biological tissues that function. Hydrogel-based tissue constructions, which imitate the extracellular matrix, offer a favorable microenvironment for cell proliferation and differentiation, promoting the healing of injured or ill tissues. With its enormous potential in regenerative medicine, this revolutionary strategy offers hope for the treatment of ailments including organ failure. this article gives a thorough look at the recent developments in hydrogels, characterization techniques, and the new application of hydrogels in various fields of science.

In summary, new developments in hydrogel technology have opened up a plethora of opportunities in a variety of scientific fields. The adaptable properties of hydrogels continue to spur innovation in a variety of fields, including wearable technology, tissue engineering, and precision medicine. These applications offer revolutionary answers to urgent social issues.

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Hydrogels Innovation: A Review on Recent Development, Characterization and Applications
Drug Deliv Lett 15, 95 (2025); https://doi.org/10.2174/0122103031318362241015062649
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  • Article Type:     Review Article
Keyword(s): 3D network; 3D printing; advanced drug delivery; biodegradability; Hydrogels; innovation; tissue engineering

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