Sprayable Nanocomposites Hydrogel for Wound Healing and Skin Regeneration

Abstract

Wound management remains a critical challenge worldwide and imposes a huge financial burden on every nation. Hydrogels are promising for biomedical applications because of their extracellular matrix (ECM) like structure, good biocompatibility and multifunctional bioactivity. However, the poor mechanical properties and inconvenient operation of traditional hydrogels make it difficult to meet the complex and multifaceted needs of clinical practice. In recent years, the multifunctional nanocomposites hydrogel with especially sprayable feature have shown enhanced mechanical properties and facile operation, which enable their huge clinical applications value. A unique and powerful nanocomposite hydrogels (NCH) platform is developed by combining the many advantages of nanomaterials and hydrogels, which can achieve efficient trauma repair. This work reviews important advances on the preparation, functions and applications of sprayable NCH platforms. The challenges and future trends in the field with the aim of providing researchers with clarity on the past, present, and future of the emerging field of sprayable NCH are also proposed in detail.