Natural sources, such as microorganisms (e.g., bacteria, fungi, yeast, and algae) and plant extracts, have acted as eco-friendly precursors for producing nanoparticles with several potential ...

Silk sericin, a glycoprotein traditionally regarded as a by‐product of silk fibroin extraction, has emerged as a promising biomaterial owing to its unique biological and physicochemical properties.

Eggshell membrane, a naturally abundant by‐product of the egg industry, has emerged as a promising biomaterial with dual applications in tissue engineering and pain management. Its intricate, fibrous ...

3D: three-dimensional; GelMA: methacryloyl gelatin; ECM: extracellular matrix; HA: hyaluronic acid; β-CD: β-cyclodextrin; PEDOT: poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene ...

Organ failure impacts millions of patients each year and costs hundreds of billions of US Dollars. Over the last 30 years, scientists have utilized a combination of tools, methods, and molecules of ...

GelMA is a polymerizable hydrogel material generated from natural extracellular matrix (ECM) components. Gelatin has become popular for tissue engineering applications due to its low cost, ...

Researchers classify biomaterials in several ways: by their origin, how they interact with tissue, and their intrinsic material properties. Natural biomaterials, such as collagen, chitosan, and bone, ...

Eggshells, which are primarily composed of a form of calcium called calcium carbonate, are used in a wide range of applications – from a supplement in chicken feed to natural pest control for the ...

The Research Experience for Undergraduates program's interconnected thematic elements are healthcare research, innovation, from concept to clinical adoption, and medical devices. The research project ...

The Chemical Engineering PhD program at CU Boulder offers a research-intensive education that prepares students to address complex challenges across various fields. Key research areas include ...