In the body, cells inhabit within a complex three-dimensional (3D) extracellular matrix that
provides physical and chemical signals to regulate the cell fate. Cultured cells in Petri dishes …

Developing smart biomaterials with tailor-made properties is a key factor to successful tissue
regeneration. The aims of this study were 1) development and characterization of graphene …

Bone contains an organic matrix composed of aligned collagen fibers embedded with
nanosized inorganic hydroxyapatite (HAp). Many efforts are being made to mimic the natural …

In the design and use of implants and therapeutic devices for bone repair, a thorough
evaluation of materials properties is vital. These properties, encompassing the mechanics …

Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is widely used in orthopedic and dental applications because
of its similar mechanical properties to those of natural bones. However, the inferior …

The design of topographically patterned surfaces is considered to be a preferable approach
for influencing cellular behavior in a controllable manner, in particular to improve the …

Surface topography has been reported to play a key role in modulating cell behaviors, yet
the mechanism through which it modulates these behaviors is not fully understood …

Micropillar patterns were fabricated and used to study cell adhesion, morphology, and
function. Micropillars were produced in poly (2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA)/N, N …

The long‐term application of central nervous system implants is currently limited by the
negative response of the brain tissue, affecting both the performance of the device and the …

Solid-state dewetting is a simple and versatile technique for fabricating plasmonic-
nanostructure-decorated platforms. However, understanding of the optical properties of …