Biodegradable materials have played a significant role in the construction of
numerous types of scaffolds for tissue regeneration applications. Over the years several
fabrication techniques have been developed for the preparation of three dimensional
scaffolds with high affinities toward specific cell lines. This review chapter provides a
succinct overview of some of the key aspects involved in engineering scaffolds that
have been applied to three varied types of tissues- namely bone, skin and the
myocardium. We have discussed some of the methods involved in the formation of
highly fine-tuned biomaterials that can mimic natural tissues and encourage the
regeneration of a desired tissue. It is expected that a combination of the appropriate
scaffold material with ideal mechanical, electrical, and biological properties, along with
biomedical imaging and computer generated datasets, will revolutionize the field of
tissue engineering and bring us closer to the development of functional organs.
Keywords: Biomaterials, biomimetic, hydroxyapatite, microfabrication, poly
glycerol dendrimers, polymers, scaffolds, self-assembly, tissue engineering.
