To induce bone regeneration there is a complex cascade of growth factors. Growth factors
such as recombinant BMP-2, BMP-7, and PDGF are FDA-approved therapies in bone …

Bone replacement might have been practiced for centuries with various materials of natural
origin, but had rarely met success until the late 19th century. Nowadays, many different bone …

Calcium phosphate (CaP) bioceramics are widely used in the field of bone regeneration,
both in orthopedics and in dentistry, due to their good biocompatibility, osseointegration and …

Solution combustion is an exciting phenomenon, which involves propagation of self-
sustained exothermic reactions along an aqueous or sol–gel media. This process allows for …

Bioprinting techniques have been flourishing in the field of biofabrication with pronounced
and exponential developments in the past years. Novel biomaterial inks used for the …

Our populations are aging. Some experts predict that 30% of hospital beds will soon be
occupied by osteoporosis patients. Statistics show that 20% of patients suffering from an …

Silk fibroin (SF) is a natural fibrous polymer with strong potential for many biomedical
applications. SF has attracted interest in the field of bone tissue engineering due to its …

Calcium phosphate cements (CPCs) are frequently used to repair bone defects. Since their
discovery in the 1980s, extensive research has been conducted to improve their properties …

Bone tissue has a remarkable ability to regenerate and heal itself. However, large bone
defects and complex fractures still present a significant challenge to the medical community …

Starch is regarded as one of the most promising sustainable materials due to its abundant
yield and excellent biodegradability. From the perspective of practical engineering …