Additive manufacturing (AM), also referred to as rapid prototyping, solid free-form fabrication,
or simply threedimensional (3D) printing, comprises a number of technologies that allow the …

Hydrogels prepared via self-assembly offer scalable and tunable platforms for drug delivery
applications. Molecular-scale self-assembly leverages an interplay of attractive and …

This review provides a report on recent advances in the field of research on the blends of
collagen with other natural polymers. Collagen-based materials have attracted significant …

Hydrogels are polymeric networks, capable of absorbing large amounts of water and
biological fluids. They are insoluble due to the presence of chemical or physical cross-links …

Materials science and genetic engineering have joined forces over the last three decades in
the development of so-called protein-based polymers. These are proteins, typically with …

Introduction: Genetically engineered biomaterials are useful for controlled delivery owing to
their rational design, tunable structure–function, biocompatibility, degradability and target …

Taking inspiration from naturally-occurring proteins, scientists have created protein polymers
consisting of functional amino acid sequences that have evolved in nature. The functions of …

Modern polymer science increasingly requires precise control over macromolecular
structure and properties for engineering advanced materials and biomedical systems. The …

Collagen occurs in nature with a dedicated triple helix structure and is the most preferred
biomaterial in commercialized medical products. However, concerns on purity, disease …

Proteins implement many useful functions, including binding ligands with unparalleled
affinity and specificity, catalyzing stereospecific chemical reactions, and directing cell …