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BIO Web Conf.
Volume 237, 2026
2026 8th International Conference on Biotechnology and Biomedicine (ICBB 2026)
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| Article Number | 03011 | |
| Number of page(s) | 5 | |
| Section | Biomaterials, Medical Devices and Biomedical Engineering | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/bioconf/202623703011 | |
| Published online | 10 June 2026 | |
Smart Hydrogels: Innovations and Prospects from Structural Properties to Biomedical Applications
Universiti Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Abstract
This paper systematically reviews the structural properties, classification, and development of hydrogels, highlighting their advantages and mechanisms in drug delivery, tissue engineering, and smart medical applications. It emphasizes their biocompatibility and stimulus responsiveness, discusses challenges such as mechanical properties and controllable degradation, and outlines future prospects in personalized and precision medicine.
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