Neural‐interfacing devices are an artificial mechanism for restoring or supplementing the
function of the nervous system, lost as a result of injury or disease. Conducting polymers …

Neural implants are technical systems that restore sensory or motor functions after injury and
modulate neural behavior in neuronal diseases. Neural interfaces or prostheses have lead …

Vascularisation is important in nerve tissue engineering to provide blood supply and
nutrients for long-term survival of implanted cells. Furthermore, blood vessels in …

Abstract http://doi. wiley. com/10.1002/adma. v21: 32/33 Bridging peripheral nerve gaps
without the use of autografts has significant clinical importance. But in order to rationally …

Surgical repair of severe peripheral nerve injuries represents not only a pressing medical
need, but also a great clinical challenge. Autologous nerve grafting remains a golden …

Tissue engineering strategies employing biomaterials have made great progress in the last
few decades. However, the tissues of the brain and spinal cord pose unique challenges due …

Natural polymeric scaffolds can be used for tissue engineering applications such as cell
delivery and cell-free supporting of native tissues. This is because of their desirable …

Recent decades have seen great advancements in medical research into materials, both
natural and synthetic, that facilitate the repair and regeneration of compromised tissues …

Smart biomaterials have been rapidly advancing ever since the concept of tissue
engineering was proposed. Interacting with human cells, smart biomaterials can play a key …

Tissue engineering (TE) and regenerative medicine are progressively developed areas due
to many novel tissue replacements and implementation strategies. Increasing knowledge …