2025/07/03 by Muhammad Suhail, Alamgir, Alamgir Alamgir +5 · 5 citations
Physics and Astronomy · Engineering · Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · #Micro and Nano Robotics #Characterization and Applications of Magnetic Nanoparticles #Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications
paper · doi:10.1016/j.ccr.2025.216916
Smart hydrogels have garnered significant attention due to their responsiveness to external stimuli. Magnetic-responsive hydrogels, in particular, are engineered by integrating magnetic nanomaterials into the hydrogel matrix. Their distinctive properties, including rapid magnetic responsiveness, precise spatial control, and the ability to exert non-invasive, remote forces, have expanded their potential in biomedical applications. Magnetic hydrogels exhibit various responses such as propulsion, deformation, and thermogenesis under an external magnetic field, offering deep tissue penetration for therapeutic purposes. This review aims to provide a comprehensive summary of recent advancements in the biomedical applications of magnetic hydrogels. It primarily explores the unique characteristics and fabrication techniques of these materials, as well as their various classifications and applications within the biomedical field. The challenges and future directions for preparing magnetic hydrogels are also discussed.