Background Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) and poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid)(PLGA) are among the
well-documented FDA-approved polymers used for the preparation of safe and effective …

The purpose of the work was to emphasize the main differences and similarities in the
degradation mechanisms in the case of polymeric coatings compared with the bulk ones …

The effect of the surface potential of biomaterials on cell attachment and development in
regenerative medicine is still an unexplored area driving many regeneration processes …

Biomaterials embody a groundbreaking paradigm shift in the field of drug delivery and
human applications. Their versatility and adaptability have not only enriched therapeutic …

The present study establishes a new procedure to characterize micro (nano) plastics (MNPs)
and identify contaminants adhered to the plastic particles in aquatic environments by …

Plastic pollution is a major threat facing our environment. To understand the full effects, we
must first characterize how plastics break down in environmental systems. Heretofore, there …

The reconstruction of critical‐size bone defects in long bones remains a challenge for
clinicians. A new osteoinductive medical device is developed here for long bone repair by …

Piezoelectric poly-L-lactide (PLLA) is a biodegradable polymer used in various biomedical
applications. However, tailoring and controlling the structure of PLLA to enhance its …

Biodegradable plastic is often perceived as a possible solution for microplastic (MP)
pollution. Photodegradation is an important transformation pathway of biodegradable MPs in …

New bone repair materials are needed for treatment of trauma-and disease-related skeletal
defects as they still represent a major challenge in clinical practice. Additionally, new …