In the last couple of decades, research in the area of tissue engineering has
witnessed tremendous progress. The focus has been on replacing or facilitating
the regeneration of damaged or diseased cell, tissue or organs by applying a
biomaterial support system, and a combination of cells and bioactive molecules.
In addition new smart materials have been developed which provide opportunities
to fabricate, characterize and utilize materials systematically to control cell
behaviours and tissue formation by biomimetic topography that closely replicate
the natural extracellular matrix. Following on from Smart Materials for Tissue
Engineering: Fundamental Principles, this book comprehensively covers the
different uses of smart materials in tissues engineering, providing