• The field of novel materials for diabetic foot wound treatment has experienced explosive growth from 2022 to 2025, indicating a rapidly expanding research area.
• The United States leads in publication output, while China and India follow, highlighting global research contributions.
• Hydrogels, tissue engineering scaffolds, and nanoparticle systems are prominent novel materials, offering promising strategies for wound healing.
• Clinical translation and cost-effectiveness remain major challenges for the widespread application of these advanced materials.