The revelation of biodegradable polymers dates back to many years ago. From then, their
emergence leads to the surge of many biomaterials applicable in various fields like …

Hydrogels in which cells are encapsulated are of great potential interest for tissue
engineering applications. These gels provide a structure inside which cells can spread and …

Over the last decade, there has been an increasing interest in the use of bioceramics for
biomedical purposes. Bioceramics, specifically those made of calcium phosphate, are …

The need to develop novel and effective biomaterial-based therapeutic strategies has
resulted in the emergence of many polymers of natural as well as synthetic origin, for various …

The application of nanotechnology has opened a new realm of advancement in the field of
regenerative medicine and has provided hope for the culmination of long-felt needs by the …

Biodegradable elastomers have clinical applicability due to their biocompatibility, tunable
degradation and elasticity. The addition of bioactive glasses to these elastomers can impart …

Polyesters derived from the α-hydroxy acids, lactic acid, and glycolic acid, are the most
common biodegradable polymers in clinical use. These polymers have been tailored for a …

Systemic toxicity through overdose of local anaesthetic agents is a real concern. By
encapsulating local anaesthetics in biodegradable carriers to produce a system for …

Synthetic and natural polymers have been used in medicine for over 70 years in a range of
applications that increase over the years. Uses range from disposable single-use medical …

Spatiotemporal presentation and optimum delivery of single as well as multiple growth
factors is evidently one of the major challenges in achieving desired biological effect during …