Northwestern University scientists have developed a new bioactive material that successfully regenerated high-quality cartilage in the knee joints of a large-animal model. Although it looks like a ...

Bioactive Materials is an international, peer-reviewed research publication covering all aspects of bioactive materials. The journal welcomes the submission of research papers, reviews and rapid ...

Bioactive material applications in bone tissue engineering aim to restore structural and functional integrity of damaged skeletal tissue by employing materials that actively engage with the biological ...

This study presents a scalable, nontoxic method for fabricating a 3D printable polycaprolactone (PCL)-collagen peptides composite filament via solvent-assisted blending and a customized desktop ...

Northwestern University scientists have developed a new bioactive material that successfully regenerated high-quality cartilage in the knee joints of a large-animal model. Although it looks like a ...

Northwestern University scientists have developed a cell-free bioactive material comprising a complex network of molecular components that work together as a scaffold to mimic cartilage’s natural ...

In 1969, the first bioactive glass material was developed by Larry Hench, a professor of ceramic engineering at the University of Florida. Hench collaborated with doctors during the Vietnam War to ...

Scientists have devised a highly accurate method for creating coatings of biologically active materials for a variety of medical products. Such a technique could pave the way for a new era of ...

For people living with osteoarthritis, everyday activities such as walking, climbing stairs, or getting out of a chair can ...

Jeffrey Rimer, Abraham E. Dukler Professor of Chemical Engineering, known globally for his seminal breakthroughs that control crystals to help treat malaria and kidney stones, has been awarded an ...

A recent article in the Journal of Applied Polymer Science describes the development of a new double-layered fiber dressing for wounds. The researchers used electrospinning to create the dressing, ...

In adult humans, cartilage does not have an inherent ability to heal. Northwestern Engineering scientists have developed a new bioactive material that successfully regenerated high-quality cartilage ...