Polymers in Tissue Engineering

Dear Colleagues,

Biomaterials are a cornerstone of tissue engineering and are designed to provide an architectural framework that mimics the native extracellular matrix to support cell growth and maturation and the formation of functional tissues. The use of polymer-based biomaterials (natural, synthetic or composite) in tissue engineering has increased substantially in the past couple of decades. This growth has partly been supported by the convergence of seemingly unrelated technologies (including surface modification, high-throughput screening, micro- and nanocomposites, additive manufacturing, etc.) that has enabled the development of sophisticated, integrated approaches and toolsets to address complex challenges in tissue engineering. Applications of polymers are no longer limited to the design and development of physical templates; rather, polymeric scaffolds are now being designed to also provide biochemical and biophysical cues to facilitate and modulate cell proliferation, differentiation, and maturation into functional tissues. These advances, alongside the progress made to improve their applicability as drug delivery vehicles, implant materials, and 3D printed constructs, set the stage for polymer-based biomaterials to significantly impact tissue engineering in the years to come.    

This collection aims to be an interdisciplinary forum for researchers to share developments in the synthesis, engineering, and characterization of polymers for applications in tissue engineering. Original research articles and reviews are welcome, as are commentaries and perspectives on the future trends and challenges in this field.

Dr. Prashanth Asuri
Collection Editor

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