Intelligent materials are used to create novel biomaterials that can recognize and respond to
environmental cues, as well as perform specific tasks for modern medicine and …

The repair of nervous tissue is a critical research field in tissue engineering because of the
degenerative process in the injured nervous system. In this review, we summarize the …

Nanomedicine is a newer, promising approach to promote neuroprotection,
neuroregeneration, and modulation of the blood–brain barrier. This review includes the …

Piezoelectric materials can provide in situ electrical stimulation without external chemical or
physical support, opening new frontiers for future bioelectric therapies. Polyvinylidene …

In recent years, tissue engineering has emerged as a cutting‐edge approach for the
treatment of spinal cord injury (SCI) owing to its remarkable capabilities. It can create living …

Three-dimensional (3D) neuronal cultures grown in hydrogels are promising platforms to
design brain-like neuronal networks in vitro. However, the optimal properties of such …

Neural tissue engineering has emerged as a promising approach to address the challenges
of brain damage and neurodegenerative diseases. This chapter explores the potential of …

Growing interest on tissue engineering has driven the fast advancement of shape‐memory
polymers. These materials are able to recover a programmed shape when an external …

Astrocytes, integral components of the central nervous system (CNS), fulfill crucial roles such
as maintaining ion homeostasis, providing neuroprotection, and contributing to the blood …

Owing to their unique attributes, including reversibility, specificity, directionality, and
tunability, supramolecular biomaterials have evolved as an excellent alternative to …