Nanotechnology and nanomaterials: Promises for improved tissue regeneration

• Published in: Nano today Vol. 4; no. 1; pp. 66 - 80
• Main Authors: Zhang, Lijie, Webster, Thomas J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.02.2009
• Subjects: Biomimetic; Nanomaterials; Nanotechnology; Regenerative medicine; Scaffold; Tissue engineering; Nanomaterials; Scaffold; Biomimetic; Tissue engineering; Regenerative medicine; Nanotechnology

Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine aim to develop biological substitutes that restore, maintain, or improve damaged tissue and organ functionality. While tissue engineering and regenerative medicine have hinted at much promise in the last several decades, significant research is still requ...