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ReviewMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Hydrogel-Flexible Electronics Integrated Platforms for Diabetic Wound Management.

Zhenjun Liu, Huanping Zhang, Yuqing Li, Shengxi Xu, Ning Fu, Fang Wang, Wansong Chen

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Review in Materials (Basel, Switzerland), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Multifunctional Polymer Nanocomposites.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Zhenjun LiuHenan Province Engineering Research Center of Key Materials and Technologies for Low-Altitude Aircraft Battery Systems, College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Anyang Institute of Technology, Anyang 455000, China.
Huanping ZhangHenan Province Engineering Research Center of Key Materials and Technologies for Low-Altitude Aircraft Battery Systems, College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Anyang Institute of Technology, Anyang 455000, China.
Yuqing LiHunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
Shengxi XuSchool of Biomedical Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia.
Ning FuHenan Province Engineering Research Center of Key Materials and Technologies for Low-Altitude Aircraft Battery Systems, College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Anyang Institute of Technology, Anyang 455000, China.ORCID 0000-0001-9631-2743
Fang WangHenan Province Engineering Research Center of Key Materials and Technologies for Low-Altitude Aircraft Battery Systems, College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Anyang Institute of Technology, Anyang 455000, China.
Wansong ChenHunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Micro & Nano Materials Interface Science, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.

Funding

Postgraduate Education Reform and Quality Improvement Project of Henan Province YJS2025GZZ54
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Diabetic wounds are a major clinical challenge, driven by hyperglycemia, oxidative stress, persistent inflammation, and bacterial infection. Conventional dressings offer limited benefit, creating demand for advanced therapeutic strategies. This review analyzes hydrogel-based wound dressings and flexible electronic devices. Hydrogels are categorized by angiogenesis promotion, antioxidant activity, anti-inflammatory regulation, antibacterial action, and electrical conductivity. Flexible electronics are examined for adaptability, sensitivity, and real-time monitoring potential. Hydrogels maintain moist environments, support tissue regeneration, and deliver multifunctional bioactivity. Growth factor-loaded and electroactive hydrogels promote angiogenesis. Reactive oxygen species (ROS)-responsive systems restore redox balance. Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial hydrogels regulate macrophages and reduce infection risk. Conductive hydrogels accelerate healing through electrical stimulation. Flexible electronics provide continuous monitoring, intelligent feedback, and remote management, enhancing treatment precision. Their integration with hydrogels represents a paradigm shift from passive dressings to active diagnostic and therapeutic systems. Challenges remain in material design, interfacial stability, and long-term biocompatibility. These issues guide future innovation and clinical translation, offering a foundation for smart diabetic wound management.

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diabetic woundsflexible electronicshydrogels

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PMID41681200
PMCPMC12897724

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