articlePolymer ChemistrySep 25, 2019Closed access

Hydrogel scaffolds for tissue engineering: the importance of polymer choice

CDChristopher D. Spicer

Boston Biomedical Research Institute · University of York

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Abstract

We explore the design and synthesis of hydrogel scaffolds for tissue engineering from the perspective of the underlying polymer chemistry. The key polymers, properties and architectures used, and their effect on tissue growth are discussed.

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  • Tissue engineering
  • Polymer
  • Materials science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Biomedical engineering
  • Chemical engineering
  • Composite material
  • Engineering
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