Advances in Electrospun Technology and Polymer Materials
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 August 2024 | Viewed by 149
Special Issue Editors
Interests: tissue engineering; electrospinning; skin regeneration; nanofibers; biomaterials; polymers; bioresponsive structures
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Interests: additive manufacturing; biomimetics and bioinspiration; computer-aided engineering; computer-aided manufacturing; multi-material 3D/4D structures; industrial/biomedical applications; tissue engineering; mould design and polymer injection moulding; circular economy
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The landscape of tissue engineering has been reshaped by the emergence of electrospun technology, offering a promising path to replicate the complex structures of native tissues. This innovative approach involves the precise deposition of ultrafine polymer fibers, mimicking the native extracellular matrix. The resulting scaffold supports cell adhesion, proliferation and differentiation. Polymer materials, a mainstay in electrospinning, have a substantial influence over the performance and applications of these electrospun products, particularly in the field of tissue engineering. These polymers range from synthetic to natural, each presenting distinct properties such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, conductivity and mechanical performance. This symbiotic interplay between state-of-the-art electrospinning technology and the versatility of polymer materials is pivotal for developing scaffolds tailored to replicate tissue characteristics, thereby fostering cell interactions and guiding tissue regeneration. From scaffolds designed for bone, cartilage and skin to nerve tissues, the synergy between electrospun technology and polymer materials pushes the boundaries of tissue engineering, potentially revolutionizing regenerative medicine by addressing intricate clinical complexities.
Dr. Juliana Rosa Rosa Dias
Dr. Nuno Manuel Fernandes Alves
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- three-dimensional electrospun meshes
- bioresponsive electrospun structures
- stimuli-responsive electrospun meshes
- hybrid approaches
- TE-based structures
- hybrid and/or hierarchical structures
- ECM mimicking
- controlled drug delivery
