Background: Plastics have conveyed great benefits to humanity and made possible some of
the most significant advances of modern civilization in fields as diverse as medicine …

Chitosan (CS) and its derivatives have been applied extensively in the biomedical field
owing to advantageous characteristics including biodegradability, biocompatibility …

Advances in nanomedicine, including early cancer detection, targeted drug delivery, and
personalized approaches to cancer treatment are on the rise. For example, targeted drug …

The field of regenerative medicine has tremendous potential for improved treatment
outcomes and has been stimulated by advances made in bioengineering over the last few …

Magnetic hydrogels and soft composites have fueled the development of next generation
biomimetic soft robotics due to their precise control and non-cytotoxic nature. Bare magnetic …

In the determination of the bioavailability of drugs administered orally, the drugs' solubility
and permeability play a crucial role. For absorption of drug molecules and production of a …

Chitosan (CS) derivatives are widely used in various biomedical applications due to their
unique properties like biocompatibility, mucoadhesion, non-toxicity and capability to form …

Cyclodextrin-based polymers (CDPs) are amphiphilic macromolecules owing to their unique
structure and the presence of multiple hydroxyl groups. These polymers have become …

Advances in biomaterials for drug delivery are enabling significant progress in biology and
medicine. Multidisciplinary collaborations between physical scientists, engineers, biologists …

Pharmaceutical drugs are an important part of the global healthcare system, with some
estimates suggesting over 50% of the world's population takes at least one medication per …