Hydrogels, scaffold, cell-material interactions, functional materials
Hydrogels are highly tunable materials, that can match the mechanical and electrical properties of native tissues. Derived from either natural or synthetic materials, hydrogels can support cell growth on top (2D, 2.5D) or inside (3D) and enable powerful biomaterials. By integrating conductive additives, the electrical properties of the materials can be modified and used to apply exogenous electrical stimulation to modulate cellular behavior