Bioactive glasses were invented 45 years ago and have been in clinical use since the 1980s
in otology, orthopaedics and dentistry. Initially born as bioactive materials to fill bone defects …

This review focuses on recent advances in the development and use of nanoscale silicate
bioactive glasses for medical applications. In the context of materials for bone substitution …

Bioactive glasses (BG) are being widely used for bone tissue engineering applications due
to their bioactivity (ability to form strong bonds to bone) and their stimulating effects on bone …

In this study, the importance of the testing environment for correct assessment of tensile
strength of polylactide (PLA) is investigated. A novel design of tensile specimen was …

In a large number of medical devices, a key feature of a biomaterial is the ability to
successfully bond to living tissues by means of engineered mechanisms such as the …

Injuries to the peripheral nervous system are a common clinical issue, causing dysfunctions
of the motor and sensory systems. Surgical interventions such as nerve autografting are …

Bioactive glasses (BGs) have been identified as highly versatile materials in tissue
engineering applications; apart from being used for bone repair for many years, they have …

Abstract Poly (D, L-lactic-co-glycolic acid)(PLGA) is the most frequently used bioresorbable
polymer for the controlled release of drugs. Hydrophilic additives such as poly (ethylene …

Nerve guidance conduits (NGCs) are tubular tissue engineering scaffolds used for nerve
regeneration. The poor mechanical properties and porosity have always compromised their …

For improving recovery rates and functional outcomes in large nerve defects, a nerve guide
conduit, in addition to topographic, physical and chemical cues should provide contact …