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3D-printed titanium scaffolds coated with a multifunctional photothermal-responsive hydrogel promote osteoporotic bone defect repair

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: , the hydrogel coated 3D-printed titanium scaffold markedly enhanced osteoporotic bone defect repair. Overall, this multifunctional hydrogel coating transforms passive titanium scaffolds into bioactive implants, offering a promising strategy for promoting osteoporotic bone regeneration.

Source: Materials Today Bio

DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2026.102879

Authors: Chenchen Wang, Yuan Wang, Xiaojun Li, Hao Cao, Chenfeng Wang, Sheng Han, Haotian Chen, Xin Zhao, Shude Yang

Institutions: First Hospital of China Medical University, Shanghai Institute of Technology, China Medical University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Bone Tissue Engineering Materials

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,400

Funders: National Natural Science Foundation of China, Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province, China Medical University, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities

Awards: G1268567423, G4967396916, G5097087325, G5906858047, G7885383384

OpenAlex ID: W7126067280

FWCI: 7.156

Cites: 72

Cited by: 4

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