Natural bone constitutes a complex and organized structure of organic and inorganic
components with limited ability to regenerate and restore injured tissues, especially in large …

Nanocelluloses are natural materials with at least one dimension in the nano-scale. They
combine important cellulose properties with the features of nanomaterials and open new …

In the recent years, a paradigm shift is taking place where metallic/synthetic implants and
tissue grafts are being replaced by tissue engineering approach. A well designed three …

Bone diseases, such as bone defects, cartilage damage, osteomyelitis, and osteoporosis,
are a primary focus area in current research. Cellulose and its derivatives, the most …

Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a nanocellulose form produced by some nonpathogenic bacteria.
BC presents unique physical, chemical, and biological properties that make it a very …

Silk fibroin is a protein with intrinsic characteristics that make it a good candidate as a
scaffold for tissue engineering. Recent works have enhanced its benefits by adding …

Due to the lack of blood and nutrition supply, the repairing of cartilage defect has become a
challenging topic in clinical treatment. Herein, a unique porous scaffold based on …

Due to the combined advantages of cellulose and nanoscale (diameter 20–60 nm), bacterial
cellulose possesses a series of attractive features including its natural origin, moderate …

The strong need for the utilization of industrial by-products and biowaste increases as we
transition towards a circular economy. On these grounds, the present research aims to …

Background: Cartilage, bone, and teeth, as the three primary hard tissues in the human
body, have a significant application value in maintaining physical and mental health. Since …