Poly (lactic-co-glycolic) acid (PLGA) has attracted considerable interest as a base material
for biomedical applications due to its:(i) biocompatibility;(ii) tailored biodegradation rate …

The development of biomaterials for cardiac tissue engineering (CTE) is challenging,
primarily owing to the requirement of achieving a surface with favourable characteristics that …

The wettability of a polymer surface plays a critical role in cell-cell interaction and behavior.
The degree to which a surface is hydrophobic or hydrophilic affects the adhesion and …

Nanocomposites have emerged in the last two decades as an efficient strategy to upgrade
the structural and functional properties of synthetic polymers. Aliphatic polyesters as …

In modern technology, there is a constant need to solve very complex problems and to fine-
tune existing solutions. This is definitely the case in modern medicine with emerging fields …

Besides their use as packaging materials, biodegradable polymers can play a major role in
tissue engineering as three‐dimensional porous structures (scaffolds). The success of these …

Electrospun PLGA-based scaffolds have been applied extensively in biomedical
engineering, such as tissue engineering and drug delivery system. Due to lack of the …

Scaffolds (artificial ECMs) play a pivotal role in the process of regenerating tissues in 3D.
Biodegradable synthetic polymers are the most widely used scaffolding materials. However …

Polymers are commonly used in industry because of their excellent bulk properties, such as
strength and good resistance to chemicals. Their surface properties are for most application …

Polymers have been widely used for biomedical purposes such as medical devices, tissue
engineering scaffolds, and drug carriers for drug delivery system (DDS). Using polymers for …