Natural hollow clay nanotubes and their applications as polymer nanocomposites in tissue engineering

Tissue engineering has garnered considerable attention within the broader field of regenerative medicine that utilizes naturally-occurring nanomaterials as fillers in polymeric scaffolds and as carriers for sustained, targeted drug delivery. These nanomaterials act as functional constructs for the recovery of defective tissues and organs, which may aid in overcoming the current challenges of donor organ shortage.