biomaterials
Biomaterials are engineered biological substances designed to interact with living systems for medical, diagnostic, or material applications. In plant science, this field encompasses the development of plant-based and plant-derived materials that leverage botanical tissues and compounds for innovative applications. This research is valuable because it enables the creation of sustainable, biodegradable alternatives to synthetic materials while advancing our understanding of how plant biochemistry can be repurposed for emerging technologies.
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Cellulose sponge mixed into desert soil keeps plants alive days longer
Gardeners in dry climates spend enormous effort keeping soil from cracking between waterings; thi...
Synthesis of L-arginine functionalized curcuminoid impregnated on b...
Turmeric's healing reputation, long trusted in kitchen medicine cabinets, is now being engineered...
Plants' waxy and woody seals do far more than block water
The waxy sheen on a kale leaf, the corky bark on your oak, and the tough coat on a bean seed all ...
Silk scaffolds learn to grow their own bone mineral
The silkworm cocoons behind this research use the same natural protein you might already spin int...
Biodegradable braces ties don't exist yet, study finds
This is a dental materials study with no connection to plant science, gardening, or botany.
Biomimetic bone-like regeneration potentiality and strength develop...
Biodegradable metal implants that dissolve harmlessly in the body after a bone heals could one da...