Natural sources, such as microorganisms (e.g., bacteria, fungi, yeast, and algae) and plant extracts, have acted as eco-friendly precursors for producing nanoparticles with several potential ...

Eggshell membrane, a naturally abundant by‐product of the egg industry, has emerged as a promising biomaterial with dual applications in tissue engineering and pain management. Its intricate, fibrous ...

Eggshells, which are primarily composed of a form of calcium called calcium carbonate, are used in a wide range of applications – from a supplement in chicken feed to natural pest control for the ...

Silk sericin, a glycoprotein traditionally regarded as a by‐product of silk fibroin extraction, has emerged as a promising biomaterial owing to its unique biological and physicochemical properties.

Organ failure impacts millions of patients each year and costs hundreds of billions of US Dollars. Over the last 30 years, scientists have utilized a combination of tools, methods, and molecules of ...

These fields aim to facilitate healing and restore lost function in damaged or diseased tissues and organs by integrating scaffolds, cells, and biological signaling molecules. This combination aims to ...

The Research Experience for Undergraduates program's interconnected thematic elements are healthcare research, innovation, from concept to clinical adoption, and medical devices. The research project ...

3D: three-dimensional; GelMA: methacryloyl gelatin; ECM: extracellular matrix; HA: hyaluronic acid; β-CD: β-cyclodextrin; PEDOT: poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene ...

Researchers classify biomaterials in several ways: by their origin, how they interact with tissue, and their intrinsic material properties. Natural biomaterials, such as collagen, chitosan, and bone, ...

The Chemical Engineering PhD program at CU Boulder offers a research-intensive education that prepares students to address complex challenges across various fields. Key research areas include ...