The increasing societal concerns about the environmental impact of plastic waste, together
with the depletion of petroleum resources, makes it imperative to develop environmentally …

Cells in vivo are situated in a complicated microenvironment composed of diverse
biochemical and biophysical cues. To regulate biological functions of cells, tissues and …

Owing to the natural abundance, variety of structural features, and highly specific functions,
natural monomers render themselves as potential candidates for production of high …

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), a diverse biopolyester synthesized by many bacteria as
intracellular carbon and energy storage materials, have been produced in large quantity for …

Electrical stimulation has been used successfully for several decades for the treatment of
neurodegenerative disorders, including motor disorders, pain, and psychiatric disorders …

Biosensor technologies are of great interest for applications in wearable electronics, soft
robotics and implantable biomedical devices. To accelerate the adoption of electronics for …

Biodegradable strain sensors able to undergo controlled degradation following implantation
have recently received significant interest as novel approaches to detect pathological tissue …

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) envisage a potential biomaterial alternative to replacing
synthetic polymers for their biodegradability and biocompatibility. Modification approaches …

Carbon nanotube (CNT)–modified surfaces unequivocally demonstrate their biocompatibility
and ability to boost the electrical activity of neuronal cells cultured on them. Reasons for this …

Following implantation, neuroelectrode functionality is susceptible to deterioration via
reactive host cell response and glial scar‐induced encapsulation. Within the …