Development and Application of Polymer Scaffolds

<p>This Reprint Development and Application of Polymer Scaffolds captures the dynamic and rapidly advancing research in the design fabrication and application of polymer-based scaffolds which are at the forefront of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. The collection highlights a significant paradigm shift in the field moving from passive biocompatible supports to 'bio-instructive' or 'functional' systems. These advanced scaffolds are engineered to be active participants in the healing cascade capable of presenting biological cues releasing therapeutic agents and responding to physiological stimuli to orchestrate a more targeted regenerative response. This Reprint brings together 14 peer-reviewed articles including original research comprehensive reviews and a systematic review contributed by 98 authors from 24 institutions across 17 countries. The works cover innovations in scaffold fabrication strategic functionalization for enhanced biological performance application-specific designs for various tissues (nerve cornea bone) and fundamental studies in drug delivery and material degradation. This collection offers a comprehensive snapshot of the current state-of-the-art serving as a valuable resource for the scientific community.</p>