Bio-Inspired Self-Healing, Shear-Thinning, and Adhesive Gallic Acid-Conjugated Chitosan/Carbon Black Composite Hydrogels as Suture Support Materials

The occurrence of leakage from anastomotic sites is a significant issue given its potential undesirable complications. The management of anastomotic leakage after gastrointestinal surgery is particularly crucial because it is directly associated with mortality and morbidity in patients. If adhesive...

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Published in:Biomimetics
Main Authors: Hyun Ho Shin, Ji Hyun Ryu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/8/7/542