Articular cartilage defects bring about disability and worldwide socioeconomic loss,
therefore, articular cartilage repair and regeneration is recognized as a global issue …

Osteochondral (OC) repair is an extremely challenging topic due to the complex biphasic
structure and poor intrinsic regenerative capability of natural osteochondral tissue. In …

Understanding the bioelectrical properties of bone tissue is key to developing new treatment
strategies for bone diseases and injuries, as well as improving the design and fabrication of …

Osteoporotic-related fractures are among the leading causes of chronic disease morbidity in
Europe and in the US. While a significant percentage of fractures can be repaired naturally …

Nerve injuries pose a drastic threat to nerve mobility and sensitivity and lead to permanent
dysfunction due to low regenerative capacity of mature neurons. The electrical stimuli that …

There is increasing evidence that chondrocytes within articular cartilage are affected by
endogenous force-related electrical potentials. Furthermore, electrical stimulation (ES) …

Purpose Biopiezoelectric materials have good biocompatibility and excellent piezoelectric
properties, and they can generate local currents in vivo to restore the physiological electrical …

The use of smart materials in tissue engineering is becoming increasingly appealing to
provide additional functionalities and control over cell fate. The stages of tissue development …

Most electrospun scaffolds for bone tissue engineering typically use hydroxyapatite (HA) or
beta tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP). However, the biological activity of these crystalline …

In line with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 3, promoting good health and
well-being, this study explores a novel approach to energy-harvesting autonomous implants …