Biodegradable scaffolds are designed to imitate the natural structure of tubular organs, providing a temporary framework that supports the attachment and growth of cells.

A recent scaffolding accident, which left one person dead and 19 injured after heavy winds overturned the structure, has highlighted the need for strict adherence to standards regarding correct ...

By employing the unique shape memory property of the polymer, the scaffold could deform from a 2-D planar shape to a well-defined 3-D tubular shape at the physiological temperature (37 °C).