Biomaterials news, February 2023

Engineered wood gains strength from carbon dioxide

Using a metal-organic framework, researchers have created an engineered wood that gets stronger as it absorbs carbon dioxide.

Peptide 3D-printing inks for cell structures

3D-printing structures for housing human cells using self-assembling peptide ink

New nanocomposite coating improves pulp materials for food packaging

Enhancing environmentally friendly food packaging

Biomaterials Award Announcement 2023

Mucus gel can help to heal bones

A novel gel made from mucus molecules shows promise as a synthetic bone graft material.

Printing hydrogel structures with peptide ink

Researchers used novel peptide inks to print hydrogels with complex structures that could be used for regenerative medicine and medical research.