Due to their mechanical and structural similarity to native tissues, hydrogel biomaterials
have gained tremendous popularity for applications in 3D tissue culture, therapeutic …

Soft–hard tissue interfaces in nature present a diversity of hierarchical transitions in
composition and structure to address the challenge of stress concentrations that would …

Hydrogels are hydrated three-dimensional networks of hydrophilic polymers that are
commonly used in the biomedical industry due to their mechanical and structural tunability …

Many properties in both healthy and pathological tissues are highly influenced by the
mechanical properties of the extracellular matrix. Stiffness gradient hydrogels are frequently …

Neurodegenerative diseases and neurodevelopmental disorders have become increasingly
prevalent; however, the development of new pharmaceuticals to treat these diseases has …

Interface tissue engineering is a rapidly growing field that aims to develop engineered tissue
alternates with the goal of promoting integration between multiple tissue types. Engineering …

Variations in mechanical properties of the extracellular matrix occurs in various processes,
such as tissue fibrosis. The impact of changes in tissue stiffness on cell behaviour are …

The field of mechanobiology studies how mechanical properties of the extracellular matrix
(ECM), such as stiffness, and other mechanical stimuli regulate cell behaviour. Recent …

Hydrodynamics of drop coalescence has been studied theoretically and numerically by
solving the Navier Stokes equation considering a single fluid after the minimum bridge …

With a similar structure as natural cartilage, hydrogels show great potential in repairing
cartilage defect. However, achieving high strength and excellent lubrication is still a …