Diffusion-Limited Processes in Hydrogels with Chosen Applications from Drug Delivery to Electronic Components.

Journal: Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
PMID: 37570901

Abstract

Diffusion is one of the key nature processes which plays an important role in respiration, digestion, and nutrient transport in cells. In this regard, the present article aims to review various diffusion approaches used to fabricate different functional materials based on hydrogels, unique examples of materials that control diffusion. They have found applications in fields such as drug encapsulation and delivery, nutrient delivery in agriculture, developing materials for regenerative medicine, and creating stimuli-responsive materials in soft robotics and microrobotics. In addition, mechanisms of release and drug diffusion kinetics as key tools for material design are discussed.

Authors

  • Filipp V Lavrentev
    Infochemistry Scientific Center of ITMO University, Lomonosova Street 9, St. Petersburg 191002, Russia.
  • Vladimir V Shilovskikh
    Infochemistry Scientific Center of ITMO University, Lomonosova Street 9, St. Petersburg 191002, Russia.
  • Varvara S Alabusheva
    Infochemistry Scientific Center, ITMO University, 191002 Saint Petersburg, Russia.
  • Veronika Yu Yurova
    Infochemistry Scientific Center, ITMO University, 191002 Saint Petersburg, Russia.
  • Anna A Nikitina
    Infochemistry Scientific Center, ITMO University, 191002 Saint Petersburg, Russia.
  • Sviatlana A Ulasevich
    Infochemistry Scientific Center, ITMO University, 9 Lomonosov St., St. Petersburg 191002, Russia.
  • Ekaterina V Skorb
    Infochemistry Scientific Center of ITMO University, Lomonosova Street 9, St. Petersburg 191002, Russia.

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