Variety of implant materials have been employed in various disciplines of medical science
depending on the requirement of a particular application. Metals, alloys, ceramics, and …

Metallic biomaterials are used in medical devices in humans more than any other family of
materials. The corrosion resistance of an implant material affects its functionality and …

Abstract Hydroxyapatite (Ca 10 (PO 4) 6 (OH) 2), a calcium phosphate biomaterial, is a very
promising candidate for the treatment of air, water and soil pollution. Indeed, hydroxyapatite …

Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) is a non-invasive therapeutic modality that can treat a wide
variety of cancer types by means of photosensitizer drug, light, and oxygen. Due to …

Due to its unique properties, collagen is used in the growing fields of pharmaceutical and
biomedical devices, as well as in the fields of nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, food and …

Recently, understanding of the extracellular matrix (ECM) has expanded rapidly due to the
accessibility of cellular and molecular techniques and the growing potential and value for …

The waste-to-wealth concept aims to promote a future sustainable lifestyle where waste
valorization is seen not only for its intrinsic benefits to the environment but also to develop …

Collagen is a fibrillar protein that conforms the conjunctive and connective tissues in the
human body, essentially skin, joints, and bones. This molecule is one of the most abundant …

Nanomaterials are at the leading edge of the emerging field of nanotechnology. Their
unique and tunable size-dependent properties (in the range 1–100 nm) make these …

High requirements in biomedical applications are yet to be met, equally in joint and bone
substitution and the healing and renewal of bone weaknesses. The compatibility with the …