Polyurethanes (PUs) are a major family of polymers displaying a wide spectrum of physico-
chemical, mechanical and structural properties for a large range of fields. They have shown …

Among numerous synthetic macromolecules, polyurethane in its different forms has proven
its sheer dominance and established a reputation as a reliable and trusted material due to …

Surface modification and endothelialization of vascular biomaterials are common
approaches that are used to both resist the nonspecific adhesion of proteins and improve …

Vascular diseases are the most prevalent cause of ischemic necrosis of tissue and organ,
which even result in dysfunction and death. Vascular regeneration or artificial vascular graft …

The leading cause of death in the world, cardiovascular disease (CVD), remains a
formidable condition for researchers, clinicians and patients alike. CVD comprises a broad …

Biomaterials that interface with biological systems are used to deliver drugs safely and
efficiently; to prevent, detect, and treat disease; to assist the body as it heals; and to engineer …

Textile technologies have recently attracted great attention as potential biofabrication tools
for engineering tissue constructs. Using current textile technologies, fibrous structures can …

Angiogenesis is touted as a fundamental procedure in the regeneration and restoration of
different tissues. The induction of de novo blood vessels seems to be vital to yield a …

Small pore sizes inherent to electrospun matrices can hinder efficient cellular ingrowth. To
facilitate infiltration while retaining its extracellular matrix-like character, electrospinning was …

In tissue engineering, polyurethane-based implants have gained significant traction
because of their high compatibility and inertness. The implants therefore show fewer side …