Alginates are a broad family of linear (unbranched) polysaccharides derived from brown
seaweeds and some bacteria. Despite having only two monomers, ie β-d-mannuronate (M) …

This article provides a systematic review of the crosslinking strategies used to produce
microgel particles in microfluidic chips. Various ionic crosslinking methods for the gelation of …

Artificial cells are biomimetic structures formed from molecular building blocks that replicate
biological processes, behaviors, and architectures. Of these building blocks, hydrogels have …

Hydrogels are effective platforms for use as artificial extracellular matrices, cell carriers, and
to present bioactive cues. Two common natural polymers, fibrin and alginate, are broadly …

The current treatment of clinical orthopedic diseases is not very ideal. For example, after
treatment, it is easy to be accompanied by large-scale osteochondral defects, blood vessels …

Droplet-based microfluidic systems are promising tools for many biological applications from
digitalized analysis to drug delivery and biomolecules synthesis. Among these, fabrication of …

The fabrication of responsive soft materials that enable the controlled release of microbial
induced calcium carbonate (CaCO3) precipitation (MICP) would be highly desirable for the …

Carotenoid intake and tissue levels have been frequently associated with reduced risk of
chronic diseases. However, their bioavailability is low and influenced by many dietary …

Drug delivery for treatment of chronic diseases relies on the effective delivery of payload
materials into the target cells in a long-term release. In this context, the present study …

Bone tissue engineering (BTE) encompasses the field of biomaterials, cells, and bioactive
molecules to successfully guide the growth and repair of bone tissue. Current BTE strategies …