A breakthrough “bone bandage” has been introduced by researchers which not only repairs damaged bones in mice but also has the potential to revolutionize bone regeneration in humans. Developed by scientists at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), this biomimetic scaffold combines piezoelectric materials with the growth-promoting properties of hydroxyapatite (HAp), a naturally occurring mineral found in bones. The novel approach taken by KAIST researchers results in a freestanding scaffold that generates electrical signals when pressure is applied. Piezoelectric materials, known for producing an electric charge under mechanical stress, have been recognized for their role in bone repair. However, the incorporation of HAp elevates this concept to an unprecedented level.
