Muhammad Suhail , Alamgir , Abdul Wahab , Tatiana Eggers , Zahoor Ahmad , Khurram Shehzad , M. Zubair Iqbal
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Abstract
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.
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Coordination Chemistry Reviews offers rapid publication of review articles on current and significant topics in coordination chemistry, encompassing organometallic, supramolecular, theoretical, and bioinorganic chemistry. It also covers catalysis, materials chemistry, and metal-organic frameworks from a coordination chemistry perspective. Reviews summarize recent developments or discuss specific techniques, welcoming contributions from both established and emerging researchers.
The journal releases special issues on timely subjects, including those featuring contributions from specific regions or conferences. Occasional full-length book articles are also featured. Additionally, special volumes cover annual reviews of main group chemistry, transition metal group chemistry, and organometallic chemistry. These comprehensive reviews are vital resources for those engaged in coordination chemistry, further establishing Coordination Chemistry Reviews as a hub for insightful surveys in inorganic and physical inorganic chemistry.