Table 1.
Authors | Materials | Process | Advantages | Disadvantages |
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You et al. [20] | NAg particles/CLG/CS |
Freeze-drying | Bactericidal properties; Anti-inflammatory properties |
Non-uniform morphology can damage fibroblast migration |
Rubio-Elizalde et al. [21] | ALG/PEG–MA | Freeze-drying | Delayed degradation kinetics of ALG; Good antioxidant activity; Good antimicrobial activity; Good cell viability |
Open pores on the surface can cause device contamination |
Mahmoud et al. [62] | Norfloxacin/ CLG/CS |
Freeze-drying | Good bio stability; Rapid release of norfloxacin |
Polydisperse pores distribution |
Anjum et al. [73] | CS/PEG/PVP/TC | Freeze-drying | No-scar formation | Burst effect during drug release |
Zhu et al. [74] | Flu/ALG/CS | Freeze-drying + Amidation reaction | Good anti-inflammatory properties and good histocompatibility | Time-consuming process |
Ramana Ramya et al. [78] | AGR/GLT/HAp | Freeze-drying + Gamma irradiation |
Enhanced hemocompatibility; Enhanced antimicrobial activity and cell viability |
Fast dissolution in aqueous medium |
Franco et al. [80] | CAALG/MSG | SC-CO2 drying + SC-CO2 impregnation | Presence of a nanoporous structure; Structure suitable for cell attachment |
Energy-consuming process |
Valchuk et al. [81] | CS/ALG/ Levomycetin |
SC-CO2 drying | Nanoporous structure | Burst effect during levomycetin release |