Synthetic polymers, particularly polyurethanes (PUs), have revolutionized bioengineering
and biomedical devices due to their customizable mechanical properties and long-term …

There is increasing research towards the substitution of petrochemicals by sustainable
components. Biopolymers such as proteins, polysaccharides, and lipids derive from a variety …

Bacterial wound infection is a major challenge to human health worldwide. In this study, a
composite nanogenerator, CaO 2@ ZIF-67-PLL, was fabricated via a bottom-up approach …

Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) has been far-ranging used for structural
components in structural engineering. Laser paint removal is promising in the repair and …

Plasma modification and plasma polymer deposition are valuable technologies for the
preparation of surfaces for the covalent binding of biomolecules for applications such as …

The applications of gas plasma and plasma modified materials in the emerging fields of
medicine such as dentistry, drug delivery, and tissue engineering are reviewed. Plasma …

One of the main challenges in tissue engineering/regenerative medicine (TERM) is the
repair of damaged heart tissue, avoiding or minimizing ventricular remodeling which leads …

Medical-grade polyvinyl chloride was coated by polysaccharides through a novel
physicochemical approach. An initial surface activation was performed foremost via diffuse …

It is of great interest to use nano-or micro-structured surfaces to inhibit microbial adhesion
and biofilm formation and thereby to prevent biomaterial-associated infection, without …

Posttraumatic peripheral nerve repair is one of the major challenges in restorative medicine
and microsurgery. Despite the recent progresses in the field of tissue engineering, functional …