Silk fibroin has applications in different medical fields such as tissue engineering,
regenerative medicine, drug delivery and medical devices. Advances in silk chemistry and …

Microrobots have attracted the attention of scientists owing to their unique features to
accomplish tasks in hard-to-reach sites in the human body. Microrobots can be precisely …

Abstract 3D printing alias additive manufacturing can transform 3D virtual models created by
computer-aided design (CAD) into physical 3D objects in a layer-by-layer manner …

Biodegradable materials, including natural and synthetic polymers and hydrolyzable metals,
constitute the main components of temporary, implantable medical devices. Besides the …

Wounds have become one of the causes of death worldwide. The metabolic disorder of the
wound microenvironment can lead to a series of serious symptoms, especially chronic …

Silk sericin, a natural protein extracted from silkworm cocoons, has been extensively studied
and utilized in the biomedical field because of its superior biological activities and …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common joint disease with a high disability rate. In addition, OA not
only causes great physiological and psychological harm to patients, but also puts great …

Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and aggressive primary brain tumor. Surgery
followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy remains the standard treatment strategy for …

Fibers and textiles with good flexibility, air permeability, and mechanical properties are
indispensable materials in our daily lives. With the rapid development of flexible electronics …

Since it was first discovered, thousands of years ago, silkworm silk has been known to be an
abundant biopolymer with a vast range of attractive properties. The utilization of silk fibroin …