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 …

Biodegradable materials, including natural and synthetic polymers and hydrolyzable metals,
constitute the main components of temporary, implantable medical devices. Besides the …

The cell microenvironment has emerged as a key determinant of cell behavior and function
in development, physiology, and pathophysiology. The extracellular matrix (ECM) within the …

Biomedical scientists use chemistry-driven processes found in nature as an inspiration to
design biomaterials as promising diagnostic tools, therapeutic solutions, or tissue …

Three-dimensional (3D) printing is becoming an increasingly common technique to fabricate
scaffolds and devices for tissue engineering applications. This is due to the potential of 3D …

Titanium (Ti) and its alloys have been widely used as orthopedic implants, because of their
favorable mechanical properties, corrosion resistance and biocompatibility. Despite their …

The demand for biomaterials that promote the repair, replacement, or restoration of hard and
soft tissues continues to grow as the population ages. Traditionally, smart biomaterials have …

The design of injectable hydrogel systems addresses the growing demand for minimally
invasive approaches for local and sustained delivery of therapeutics. We developed a class …

The field of tissue engineering has progressed tremendously over the past few decades in
its ability to fabricate functional tissue substitutes for regenerative medicine and …

There is a growing demand for alternative fabrication approaches to develop tissues and
organs as conventional techniques are not capable of fabricating constructs with required …