Chronic wounds severely affect 1–2% of the population in developed countries. It has been
reported that nearly 6.5 million people in the United States suffer from at least one chronic …

Chronic non-healing wounds tender a great challenge to patients, physicians, and wound
care professionals. In view of the increasing prevalence of chronic wounds due to ischemia …

The wettability of a polymer surface plays a critical role in cell-cell interaction and behavior.
The degree to which a surface is hydrophobic or hydrophilic affects the adhesion and …

Skin tissue engineering is an advanced method to repair and regenerate skin injuries.
Recent research is focused on the development of scaffolds that are safe, bioactive, and …

Polymeric membranes are selective materials used in a wide range of applications that
require separation processes, from water filtration and purification to industrial separations …

The rise of antibiotic resistance has become a major threat to human health and it is
spreading globally. It can cause common infectious diseases to be difficult to treat and leads …

Incorporating nanoparticles can significantly improve the performance and functionality of
fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites. Different techniques exist for processing, testing …

Alginate methacrylate (ALMA) hydrogels have been prevalently used in various biomedical
applications, mainly due to their photocrosslinking ability. Not only this feature allows the …

Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) is the most widespread thermal analytical technique
applied to waste materials. By way of critical review, we establish a theoretical framework for …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide. Heart attack and
stroke cause irreversible tissue damage. The currently available treatment options are …