Abstract
Biomaterials are essential elements in various fields, especially medicine.
They can help restore biological functions and speed up the healing process after injury
or disease. Natural or synthetic biomaterials are used in clinical applications to provide
support, replace damaged tissue, or restore biological function. The study of such types
of biomaterials is an active area of research, particularly in the field of tissue
engineering (TE). In general, the term TE describes the regeneration, growth, and
repair of damaged tissue due to disease or injury. TE is a modern science that combines
biology, biochemistry, clinical medicine and biomaterials, which led to the research
and development of various applications. For example, in the field of regenerative
medicine, biomaterials can serve as a support (scaffold) to promote cell growth and
differentiation, which ultimately facilitates the healing process of tissues. This chapter
describes the various properties of biomaterials, a detailed discussion of scaffolds in
terms of design, properties and production techniques, and future directions for TE.