Poloxamer: A versatile tri-block copolymer for biomedical applications
Poloxamers, also called Pluronic, belong to a unique class of synthetic tri-block copolymers
containing central hydrophobic chains of poly (propylene oxide) sandwiched between two …
containing central hydrophobic chains of poly (propylene oxide) sandwiched between two …
Overview of silk fibroin use in wound dressings
Recently, biomimetic wound dressings were introduced as potential replacements for
treating skin injuries. Although there are some clinically available skin replacements, the …
treating skin injuries. Although there are some clinically available skin replacements, the …
[HTML][HTML] Biopolymer-based composites for tissue engineering applications: A basis for future opportunities
Biomimetic scaffolds supporting tissue regeneration are complex materials with
multifunctional characteristics. The unique biocompatibility and biodegradability of …
multifunctional characteristics. The unique biocompatibility and biodegradability of …
Silk fibroin/hydroxyapatite composites for bone tissue engineering
Silk fibroin (SF) is a natural fibrous polymer with strong potential for many biomedical
applications. SF has attracted interest in the field of bone tissue engineering due to its …
applications. SF has attracted interest in the field of bone tissue engineering due to its …
Thermo-sensitive polymers in medicine: A review
A wide variety of smart polymer systems such as thermosensitive polymers (TSPs) have
been developed and applied mimicking nature. TSPs are a class of macromolecules that …
been developed and applied mimicking nature. TSPs are a class of macromolecules that …
Status and future scope of plant-based green hydrogels in biomedical engineering
R Mohammadinejad, H Maleki, E Larrañeta… - Applied Materials …, 2019 - Elsevier
Hydrogels are the most iconic class of soft materials, and since their first report in the
literature, they have attracted the attention of uncountable researchers. Over the past two …
literature, they have attracted the attention of uncountable researchers. Over the past two …
[HTML][HTML] Electrically conductive materials: Opportunities and challenges in tissue engineering
Tissue engineering endeavors to regenerate tissues and organs through appropriate
cellular and molecular interactions at biological interfaces. To this aim, bio-mimicking …
cellular and molecular interactions at biological interfaces. To this aim, bio-mimicking …
Chitosan in biomedical engineering: a critical review
S Mohebbi, MN Nezhad, P Zarrintaj… - Current stem cell …, 2019 - ingentaconnect.com
Biomedical engineering seeks to enhance the quality of life by developing advanced
materials and technologies. Chitosan-based biomaterials have attracted significant attention …
materials and technologies. Chitosan-based biomaterials have attracted significant attention …
Functionalized silk fibroin nanofibers as drug carriers: Advantages and challenges
Electrospinning is well thought of as the most potent nanofiber producing technique, which
is applicable in biomedical fields. The generation of electrospun nanofibers as drug carriers …
is applicable in biomedical fields. The generation of electrospun nanofibers as drug carriers …
[HTML][HTML] Implantable nerve guidance conduits: Material combinations, multi-functional strategies and advanced engineering innovations
Y Yan, R Yao, J Zhao, K Chen, L Duan, T Wang… - Bioactive Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Nerve guidance conduits (NGCs) have attracted much attention due to their great necessity
and applicability in clinical use for the peripheral nerve repair. Great efforts in recent years …
and applicability in clinical use for the peripheral nerve repair. Great efforts in recent years …