Application of copper based single-atom nanozymes in wound healing and tumor treatment
A schematic illustrating the development of Cu-SANs, outlining the journey from their rational synthesis and enzyme-mimicking capabilities to their therapeutic applications in wound healing and tumor treatment.
Advances in hydrogels combined with photothermal/photodynamic therapy for bacterial infection
This review summarizes advances in photothermal/photodynamic antimicrobial hydrogels, including design strategies, antibacterial mechanisms, and biomedical applications.
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Hierarchically porous copper and gallium loaded sol–gel phosphate glasses for enhancement of wound closure
Hierarchically porous phosphate glass powders for wound healing. Significant wound healing promotion (up to 97%) was demonstrated using a human ex vivo wound model.
A super absorbent decellularized human amniotic membrane microgel for chronic wound healing and accelerated skin regeneration
Chronic wounds are difficult to treat, often needing grafts. This study develops a super-absorbent microgel from decellularized human amniotic membrane, offering a promising regenerative solution for chronic wound healing and skin repair.
Organic-Inorganic Heterostructure Empowers Infected Wound Healing
About this collection
Wound healing represents a complex and multifactorial biological process that demands innovative therapeutic materials capable of accelerating repair while minimizing complications. In recent years, the convergence of materials chemistry, biomaterials science, and nanotechnology has catalyzed the development of bioadhesives that not only offer robust adhesion in wet and dynamic environments but also integrate therapeutic functions such as drug delivery, hemostasis, anti-infection, and regenerative support. These next-generation adhesives are transforming wound care, moving the field toward more personalized, responsive, and effective interventions. Aligned with the mission of Journal of Materials Chemistry B to publish high-impact research at the interface of materials chemistry, biology, and medicine, this collection guest edited by Prof. Ali Tamayol (University of Connecticut, USA), Prof. Ali Zarrabi (Istinye University, Turkey), Prof. Baolin Guo (Xi’an Jiaotong University, China), Prof. Bo Liu (Jilin University, China) and Prof. Bruce P. Lee (Michigan Technological University, USA) aims to showcase innovations where chemical design and mechanistic understanding of adhesive materials are central to their biomedical function. We hope this compilation will serve as both a reference and an inspiration to researchers, clinicians, and innovators dedicated to transforming wound care through the lens of chemistry.