Bone is a dynamic self-healing organ and a continuous remodeling ensures the restoration
of the bone structure and function over time. However, bone remodeling is not able to repair …

Abstract 3D printing alias additive manufacturing can transform 3D virtual models created by
computer-aided design (CAD) into physical 3D objects in a layer-by-layer manner …

The encapsulation of living mammalian cells within a semi-permeable hydrogel matrix is an
attractive procedure for many biomedical and biotechnological applications, such as …

Alginate is a natural polysaccharide that is easily chemically modified or compounded with
other components for various types of functionalities. The alginate derivatives are appealing …

Polymer scaffolds have many different functions in the field of tissue engineering. They are
applied as space filling agents, as delivery vehicles for bioactive molecules, and as three …

Alginates are established among the most versatile biopolymers, used in a wide range of
applications. The conventional use of alginate as an excipient in drug products generally …

This study investigates alginate− chitosan polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs) in the form of a
film, a precipitate, as well as a layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly. The focus of this study is to …

Type 1 diabetes therapies that afford tighter glycemic control in a more manageable and
painless manner for patients has remained a central focus of next-generation diabetes …

In the past two decades, many polymers have been proposed for producing
immunoprotective capsules. Examples include the natural polymers alginate, agarose …

Biomaterials have been used extensively in medical, personal care, and food applications,
with many similar polymers being used across disciplines. This Perspective will emphasize …