Resorbable polymer electrospun nanofibers: History, shapes and application for tissue engineering

This review summarizes the elcetrospinning techniques and electrospun nanofiber architectures. And furthermore it highlights the application of resorbable polymer electrospun nanofibers in the field of tissue engineering. [Display omitted] Resorbable polymer electrospun nanofiber-based materials/devices have high surface-to-volume ratio and often have a porous structure with excellent pore interconnectivity, which are suitable for growth and development of different types of cells. Due to the huge advantages of both resorbable polymers and electrospun nanofibers, resorbable polymer electrospun nanofibers (RPENs) have been widely applied in the field of tissue engineering. In this paper, we will mainly introduce RPENs for tissue engineering. Firstly, the electrospinning technique and electrospun nanofiber architectures are briefly introduced. Secondly, the application of RPENs in the field of tissue engineering is mainly reviewed. Finally, the advantages and disadvantages of RPENs for tissue engineering are discussed. This review will provide a comprehensive guide to apply resorbable polymer electrospun nanofibers for tissue engineering.