Protein-based therapeutics are an attractive alternative to established therapeutic
approaches and represent one of the fastest growing families of drugs. While many of these …

Organ-on-A-chip (OoAC) devices are miniaturized, functional, in vitro constructs that aim to
recapitulate the in vivo physiology of an organ using different cell types and extracellular …

Plastics contain a complex mixture of known and unknown chemicals; some of which can be
toxic. Bioplastics and plant-based materials are marketed as sustainable alternative to …

Over the last five decades, plastics production has increased as a consequence of their use
in strategic sectors causing damage on aquatic ecosystems. In this context, biodegradable …

PLA and its copolymers are commonly used for a wide variety of applications. While they are
considered to be biocompatible, side effects resulting from their implantation have been …

Plastic is a ubiquitous material in our life, and its durability represents a great problem for the
environment. Several studies reported the occurrence of plastic litter in different …

More than two thirds of the global population suffers from tooth decay, which results in
cavities with various levels of lesion severity. Clinical interventions to treat tooth decay range …

Aliphatic polycarbonates have drawn attention as biodegradable polymers that can be
applied to a broad range of resorbable medical devices. In particular, poly (trimethylene …

This paper reviews biodegradable synthetic polymers focusing on their potential in tissue
engineering applications. The major classes of polymers are briefly discussed with regard to …

This is a review of salient studies of sterilization, toxicity, biocompatibility, clinical
applications and current work in the field of orthopaedics, using implants made of polylactic …