Current progress of self-healing polymers for medical applications in tissue engineering

The research of self-healable polymers intended for medical use has increased in the last 20 years. These materials can self-repair and recover their functionality after damage; thus, they are of significant interest in diverse academic areas, including the biomedical field. In this regard, numerous synthetic and natural polymers are being used to develop self-healing hydrogels for tissue engineering applications, particularly for the...