ReviewPolymers2021
A Comparative Review of Natural and Synthetic Biopolymer Composite Scaffolds.
Review in Polymers, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 327 papers.
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327 citing papers in PubMed.
- CXCR4+ circulating tumor cells (CTCs) accumulate in subcutaneous, immune suppressive, CXCL12-loaded-hydrogel.Materials today. Bio · 2026Article
- Advancements in Functional Polymeric Scaffolds for Scar-Free Skin Regeneration.Polymer science & technology (Washington, D.C.) · 2026Review
- A Layered Framework for Biological Aesthetics: A Narrative Review of Regenerative Medicine in Cosmetic Science.Cureus · 2026Review
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- Novel green synthesized agar/alginate biopolymer hydrogel-based magnetic composite beads for biomedical, environmental, and electrical applications.RSC advances · 2026Article
- Cellulose and its potential applications in skin biology; a comprehensive review.Drug delivery and translational research · 2026Review
- Boolean Logic-Based Control Over Recombinant Protein Biomaterial Degradability and Therapeutic Delivery.Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.) · 2026Article
- Growing Relevance of Decellularized Plant Material as Functional Scaffolds in Tissue Engineering and Cultured Meat: A Scoping Review on Recent Advances, Challenges, and Future Directions.Annals of biomedical engineering · 2026Review
- Solid Ethanol as a Renewable, Low-Toxicity, Electron-Beam Direct Write, and Biomedical Material.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2026Article
- Hydrogels in head and neck cancer: Innovations and translational advances in research and therapy.Biomaterials · 2026Review
- Hydrogel-based strategies for dentin-pulp complex regeneration: a comprehensive review.Cell and tissue banking · 2026Review
- Role of polymeric nanocomposite for tissue engineering applications.RSC advances · 2026Review
- Bioinspired Polymeric Scaffolds for Improvement of Angiogenesis and Tissue Engineering: A Review.Polymers · 2026Review
- Recent Advances and Applications of Chitin and Chitosan Hydrogel Scaffolds in Tissue Engineering.Gels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Design and Evaluation of Alginate-Based Hydrogels for Controlled Release of Cationic and Anionic Model Compounds.Gels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Biodegradable synthetic polymers for biomedical and tissue engineering applications: tailoring degradation kinetics with tissue regeneration timeline.Biomedical engineering online · 2026Review
- Investigating the Role of Fish Skin Grafts in Treating Complex Posterior Spinal Wounds.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2026Article
- From Smart Hydrogel Design to 4D-Printed Scaffolds: Emerging Paradigms in Precision Drug Delivery and Regenerative Wound Therapy.Gels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Integrated Biorefinery of Rotted Date Fruits: One-Pot Co-Production of Lipids and Pigments byBiology · 2026Article
- Advanced regenerative solutions in diabetic foot ulcer therapy: delivery of mesenchymal stem cells in injectable hydrogels.Stem cell research & therapy · 2026Review
267 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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Abstract
Tissue engineering (TE) and regenerative medicine integrate information and technology from various fields to restore/replace tissues and damaged organs for medical treatments. To achieve this, scaffolds act as delivery vectors or as cellular systems for drugs and cells; thereby, cellular material is able to colonize host cells sufficiently to meet up the requirements of regeneration and repair. This process is multi-stage and requires the development of various components to create the desired neo-tissue or organ. In several current TE strategies, biomaterials are essential components. While several polymers are established for their use as biomaterials, careful consideration of the cellular environment and interactions needed is required in selecting a polymer for a given application. Depending on this, scaffold materials can be of natural or synthetic origin, degradable or nondegradable. In this review, an overview of various natural and synthetic polymers and their possible composite scaffolds with their physicochemical properties including biocompatibility, biodegradability, morphology, mechanical strength, pore size, and porosity are discussed. The scaffolds fabrication techniques and a few commercially available biopolymers are also tabulated.
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