Comparative Analysis of Physicochemical Properties and Biocompatibility of Biomass-Derived and Fossil-Derived Polyvinyl Alcohol Hydrogels: Material Screening for Wound Dressing Applications
Shanshan Wang, Yun Liu, Han Li, An Xu, Wenqing Liu · 2025
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Description
Shanshan Wang and colleagues published a 2025 materials study comparing two sources of a wound dressing gel. The polymer usually comes from fossil fuels. A biomass-based version now exists. Dressings need safety, clarity, and skin grip. The team compared both versions head to head.
Neither gel harmed cells in lab tests. Neither triggered inflammatory signals. The biomass gel let more light pass through. It also stuck to pig skin far more strongly. Those traits suit wound monitoring and secure coverage. No extra chemicals were needed for the gains. Greener sourcing may also improve performance here.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Shanshan Wang, Yun Liu, Han Li, An Xu, Wenqing Liu |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2025 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 38 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |