Design and Application of 4D-Printed Snake-like Biomimetic Soft Robots

Design and Application of 4D-Printed Snake-like Biomimetic Soft Robots

4D-Printed Biomimetic Snake-like Soft Robot Academic Background With advancements in medical technology, the ability of wireless microrobots to navigate complex vascular networks within living organisms has garnered significant attention. These robots can perform precise medical tasks in confined spaces, such as targeted drug delivery, endoscopic e...

Reduced Graphene Oxide-Mediated Electron–Hole Separation Using Titanium Dioxide Increases the Photocatalytic Antibacterial Activity of Bone Scaffolds

Study on Reduced Graphene Oxide-Mediated Titanium Dioxide Photocatalytic Antibacterial Bone Scaffolds Academic Background Bacterial infection is one of the most common complications following the implantation of artificial bone scaffolds during bone defect repair. Bacteria form biofilms on the scaffold surface, releasing acids and enzymes that inte...

Research and Clinical Applications of Selective Laser Melting Tantalum Bone Plates

Research and Clinical Applications of Selective Laser Melted Tantalum Bone Plates Academic Background In the field of orthopedic implants, titanium (Ti)-based alloys and tantalum (Ta) are widely used due to their high biocompatibility. Titanium-based alloys are typically used to manufacture load-bearing implants, such as bone plates and femoral ste...

Photothermal MXene-Embedded Tannin–Eu3+ Particles as In Situ Bacterial Vaccines for Accelerating Healing of Wounds Infected by Seawater Immersion and Providing Persistent Anti-Infection Effects

Photothermal MXene-Embedded Tannin-Eu³⁺ Particles as In Situ Bacterial Vaccines for Seawater-Immersed Infected Wounds Academic Background Seawater-immersed wounds are prone to severe infections due to the low temperature, high salinity, and bacteria-rich environment, which hinder wound healing. Traditional antibacterial strategies often fail to pro...

3D Bioprinting of a Dermal Scaffold for Full-Thickness Skin Tissue Regeneration

3D Bioprinting of Dermal Scaffolds for Full-Thickness Skin Tissue Regeneration Academic Background The skin, being the largest organ of the human body, plays a crucial role in defending against external environmental damage and preventing microbial invasion. However, when the skin suffers extensive damage, its self-repair capabilities are limited, ...