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. 2023 May 1;12(18):2300105. doi: 10.1002/adhm.202300105

Table 2.

Biomedical applications of PEG‐based materials and their key functions in various formats

PEG format Biomedical applications
Bulk Substrate, lubricant, and softener
Hydrogel Therapeutic agents delivery, tissue engineering, cell culture, 3D bioprinting, bone regeneration, wound healing, and wearable biosensor
Thin solid film Antibacterial dressing and surface coating of medical devices
Nanoparticle Therapeutic agents delivery and bioimaging