Journal of Materials Chemistry B

This review elaborates the effects of alloying elements on the microstructure, mechanical properties, corrosion and biocompatibility of biodegradable magnesium alloys.

Injectable hydrogels have become an incredibly prolific area of research in the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, because of their high water content, mechanical similarity to natural tissues, and ease of surgical implantation, hydrogels are at the forefront of biomedical scaffold and drug carrier design.

Surface engineering of carbon dots and their applications in targeting sensing, accurate drug delivery and high resolution bioimaging are highlighted.

The immobilization of biomolecules onto cellulose paper turns this environmentally friendly material into a platform for diagnostic devices.

Novel fluorescent organic nanoparticles based on self-polymerization of dopamine and polyethyleneimine were prepared and utilized for biological imaging applications.

Approaches to thromboresistant materials are discussed including passivation; incorporation and/or release of anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, thrombolytic agents; and mimicry of the vascular endothelium.