Polymeric biomaterials have been extensively studied and optimized for biomedical
applications. In the recent two decades, research has become more focused on translational …

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

Polymers play a vital role as a scaffold in tissue engineering. Polymers, as biomaterials, can
mimic the extracellular matrix (ECM) of cells and improve the biological behavior of cells in …

The need for spare parts for the human body has never been greater than at present. More
people than ever are living longer, but the human body, shaped by millions of years of …

Biomaterials have had a major impact on the practice of contemporary medicine and patient
care. Growing into a major interdisciplinary effort involving chemists, biologists, engineers …

There is an urgent need to develop new approaches to treat conditions associated with the
aging global population. The surgeon's approach to many of these problems could be …

Synthetic polymers have been an integral part of modern society since the early 1960s.
Besides their most well-known applications to the public, such as packaging, construction …

The third edition of a bestseller, this substantially expanded reference, now in two volumes,
presents the latest polymer developments and most up-to-date applications of polymeric …

Recently investigated applications of polymeric materials for tissue engineering,
regenerative medicine, implants, stents, and medical devices are described in the present …

Biomaterials have been used extensively in medical, personal care, and food applications,
with many similar polymers being used across disciplines. This Perspective will emphasize …