Nanoparticle-enhanced functional hydrogels: From design, characterization to their biomedical applications

Key Points

• Nanoparticle-enhanced functional hydrogels show promise in various biomedical applications.
• Characterization of these materials highlights their unique properties for medical use.
• The design process focuses on optimizing hydrogels for targeted therapies and diagnostics.
• This research implies significant opportunities for enhancing existing biomedical solutions with new materials.