The exciting properties of micro-and nano-patterned surfaces found in natural species hide
a virtually endless potential of technological ideas, opening new opportunities for innovation …

Additive manufacturing, otherwise known as three-dimensional (3D) printing, is driving
major innovations in many areas, such as engineering, manufacturing, art, education and …

The architecture of the extracellular matrix (ECM) directs cell behavior by providing spatial
and mechanical cues to which cells respond. In addition to soluble chemical factors …

Cells are inherently sensitive to local mesoscale, microscale, and nanoscale patterns of
chemistry and topography. We review current approaches to control cell behavior through …

The current development of nanobiotechnologies requires a better understanding of cell–
surface interactions on the nanometre scale. Recently, advances in nanoscale patterning …

Corneal blindness is one of the most common causes of vision loss worldwide, affecting
millions of people. To treat these patients, researchers have been examining different …

The field of tissue engineering places complex demands on the materials it uses. The
materials chosen to support the intricate processes of tissue development and maintenance …

While polymers are widely utilized materials in the biomedical industry, they are rarely used
in an unmodified state. Some kind of a surface treatment is often necessary to achieve …

The fast-develo** field of 3D bio-printing has been extensively used to improve the
usability and performance of scaffolds filled with cells. Over the last few decades, a variety of …

Three-dimensional (3D) printing has rapidly evolved, with major applications in the field of
medicine. One of the greatest advances leading to 3D bioprinting was the development of …