The dawn of 3D printing in medicine has given the field the hope of vitality in many patients
fighting a multitude of diseases. Also entitled bioprinting, this appertains to its sequential …

Alginate is an excellent biodegradable and renewable material that is already used for a
broad range of industrial applications, including advanced fields, such as biomedicine and …

As swollen polymer networks in water, hydrogels are usually brittle. However, hydrogels with
high toughness play critical roles in many plant and animal tissues as well as in diverse …

With the gradual demographic shift toward an aging and obese society, an increasing
number of patients are suffering from bone and cartilage injuries. However, conventional …

Abstracts The aim of this study was to develop a novel nanohybrid interpenetrating network
hydrogel composed of laponite: polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-alginate (LAP: PVA-Alginate) with …

In this review, we survey recent literature (2009–2013) on hydrogels that are mechanically
tough and adhesive. The impact of published work and trends in the field are examined. We …

A new method for encapsulating cells in interpenetrating network (IPN) hydrogels of superior
mechanical integrity was developed. In this study, two biocompatible materials—agarose …

Tissue engineering shows great potential as a future treatment for the craniofacial and
dental defects caused by trauma, tumor, and other diseases. Due to the biomimetic features …

Superabsorbent hydrogels are polymeric materials known for their ability to absorb and
retain large amounts of water or aqueous solutions. Due to their unique properties …

The design and manufacture of artificial tissue for knee joints have been highlighted recently
among researchers which necessitates an apt approach for its assessment. Even though …