The role of natural polymers in bone tissue engineering
L Guo, Z Liang, L Yang, W Du, T Yu, H Tang… - Journal of Controlled …, 2021 - Elsevier
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 …
of the bone structure and function over time. However, bone remodeling is not able to repair …
[HTML][HTML] 3D printing of hydrogels: Rational design strategies and emerging biomedical applications
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 …
computer-aided design (CAD) into physical 3D objects in a layer-by-layer manner …
Natural polymers for the microencapsulation of cells
The encapsulation of living mammalian cells within a semi-permeable hydrogel matrix is an
attractive procedure for many biomedical and biotechnological applications, such as …
attractive procedure for many biomedical and biotechnological applications, such as …
Recent development of alginate-based materials and their versatile functions in biomedicine, flexible electronics, and environmental uses
K Teng, Q An, Y Chen, Y Zhang… - ACS Biomaterials Science …, 2021 - ACS Publications
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 …
other components for various types of functionalities. The alginate derivatives are appealing …
Hydrogels for tissue engineering: scaffold design variables and applications
JL Drury, DJ Mooney - Biomaterials, 2003 - Elsevier
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 …
applied as space filling agents, as delivery vehicles for bioactive molecules, and as three …
Alginate in drug delivery systems
HH Tønnesen, J Karlsen - Drug development and industrial …, 2002 - Taylor & Francis
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 …
applications. The conventional use of alginate as an excipient in drug products generally …
Interactions between alginate and chitosan biopolymers characterized using FTIR and XPS
G Lawrie, I Keen, B Drew, A Chandler-Temple… - …, 2007 - ACS Publications
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 …
film, a precipitate, as well as a layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly. The focus of this study is to …
Hydrogels in emerging technologies for type 1 diabetes
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 …
painless manner for patients has remained a central focus of next-generation diabetes …
Polymers in cell encapsulation from an enveloped cell perspective
P de Vos, HA Lazarjani, D Poncelet… - Advanced drug delivery …, 2014 - Elsevier
In the past two decades, many polymers have been proposed for producing
immunoprotective capsules. Examples include the natural polymers alginate, agarose …
immunoprotective capsules. Examples include the natural polymers alginate, agarose …
Polymer scaffolds for biomaterials applications
MS Shoichet - Macromolecules, 2010 - ACS Publications
Biomaterials have been used extensively in medical, personal care, and food applications,
with many similar polymers being used across disciplines. This Perspective will emphasize …
with many similar polymers being used across disciplines. This Perspective will emphasize …