Description

• General description: Poly(ethylene glycol) is a nontoxic and water-soluble polymer[1], which may find applications in drug delivery systems.[2]
• Application: Disulfide-Cross-Linked Tetra-PEG Gels: Recent advancements in biocompatible polymers include the development of disulfide-cross-linked tetra-PEG gels, which hold significant potential in drug delivery systems due to their enhanced mechanical properties and stability (Meng et al., 2024).Solvent-Free Sample Preparation for Polymer Analysis: Poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) has been utilized in innovative solvent-free sample preparations for matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry, improving the analysis of polymer blends essential in biotechnological applications (Dalgic and Weidner, 2024).Mammalian Cell Membrane Hybrid Polymersomes: PEG-based mammalian cell membrane hybrid polymersomes have been developed for mRNA delivery, showcasing the utility of PEG in creating biocompatible and efficient drug delivery vehicles (Shin et al., 2024).Modular Synthesis of PEG-Dendritic Block Copolymers: The modular synthesis of PEG-dendritic block copolymers for drug delivery demonstrates the versatility of PEG in forming tailored nanostructures for targeted therapeutic applications (Parcero-Bouzas et al., 2024).Improvement in Bioplastics Properties: Poly(ethylene glycol) has been employed to enhance the crystallization, thermal, and mechanical properties of bioplastics, highlighting its role in advancing polymer research for sustainable materials development (Pakkethati et al., 2024).