Bioadhesives and bioactive hydrogels for wound management

Delayed wound healing remains a major challenge in biomedical research, often leading to complications such as scarring, acute trauma, and chronic diseases. Effective wound management is crucial for enhancing treatment outcomes, preventing complications, and promoting tissue regeneration. In response to this need, a variety of polymeric biomaterials have been developed. A growing focus in the field involves the design of bioadhesives and bioactive materials, which offer promising solutions for wound management. Recent advances in materials engineering have led to the development of polymer biomaterials with excellent biocompatibility, strong adhesion to biological surfaces, and bioactive properties that support rapid wound closure and tissue repair. This review discusses the latest progress in the development and application of bioadhesives and bioactive hydrogels for wound management and tissue regeneration, highlighting potential directions for future biomaterial research.