Natural Polymers in Wound Healing and Repair

Natural Polymers in Wound Healing and Repair: From Basic Concepts to Emerging Trends presents comprehensive coverage of the development and the application of natural polymers in wound healing and repair, including fundamental concepts, traditional approaches, cutting-edge methods, and emerging trends. Since the introduction of a supporting matrix is inevitable in critical size wound management, biomaterials have become a central focus of wound healing and repair. A range of biomaterials have been introduced and are still being developed, depending on context and requirements. Due to the precisely controlled structures, processability, and possibilities of presence of cell receptor binding ligands, natural polymers have been explored for application in wound healing and repair. The application of natural polymers has evolved from their use in the simplest wound management material, to drug eluting matrices, to cell-laden constructs, and to 3D bio-printed skin equivalents. This book reflects the remarkable progress that has been made in recent years in this innovative field. This is an essential resource for researchers, scientists, and advanced students across polymer science, biomaterials, bio-based and sustainable materials, biomedicine, biomedical engineering, pharmaceuticals, and materials science and engineering. This book is also valuable to R&D professionals, scientists, technologists, and all those working in a medical setting who are interested in the latest developments in advanced materials for wound management, healing, and repair. Provides up-to-date coverage of natural polymer-based biomaterials in wound healing and repair, covering sources, processing, and properties Describes cellular and molecular events in wound healing and introduces conventional and advanced methodologies for wound management Offers a comprehensive understanding of state-of-the-art and emerging concepts in wound healing, including drug-eluting matrices, cell-laden systems, and personalized bio-fabrication strategies