Biomaterials

Biomaterials are materials made from or with biological sources, including mycelium-based materials. They matter as manufacturers seek alternatives to conventional materials with lower environmental impacts and potential for more circular production.

11 technology landscapesUpdated 26 October 2026

Biomaterials technologies

Bacterial cellulose

Bacterial cellulose is a form of cellulose produced by bacteria, often as a network of fibers or a gel-like membrane.

3korganizations34startups4.4kpublications / yr
Updated Oct 2026

Bio-based alternatives to microplastics

Materials derived from biological sources that replace microplastics in products or processes.

129organizations3startups119publications / yr
Updated Sep 2026

Bio-inspired nanocomposites and scaffolds

Bio-inspired nanocomposites and scaffolds are nanoscale composite materials or porous structures designed to mimic biological materials, architectures, or processes.

1.8korganizations9startups1.8kpublications / yr
Updated Sep 2026

Bio-resorbable medical implants

Medical devices placed in the body that gradually break down and are absorbed or resorbed by the body.

2.1korganizations30startups1.7kpublications / yr
Updated Oct 2026

Chitosan materials

Chitosan materials are materials made from chitosan, a deacetylated form of the naturally occurring polymer chitin.

3korganizations7startups14.8kpublications / yr
Updated Oct 2026

Conductive biomaterials

Conductive biomaterials are biological or bio-derived materials engineered to conduct electrical current or support electrical activity.

692organizations1startups670publications / yr
Updated Oct 2026

Decellularized tissue matrix

Decellularized tissue matrix is tissue-derived extracellular material processed to remove cells while retaining some of the matrix structure and biological components.

1.5korganizations16startups1.4kpublications / yr
Updated Oct 2026

Hydrogels for tissue engineering

Hydrogels for tissue engineering are water-swollen polymer networks designed to support the growth, organization, or repair of cells and tissues.

3korganizations24startups5.1kpublications / yr
Updated Sep 2026

Mycelium biomaterials

Mycelium biomaterials are materials made from fungal root-like networks, often grown into forms for use in products such as composites, leather alternatives, and packaging.

423organizations2startups432publications / yr
Updated Sep 2026

Peptide hydrogels

Peptide hydrogels are water-swollen networks formed from peptides, often through peptide self-assembly.

1.3korganizations16startups1.2kpublications / yr
Updated Oct 2026

Silk-based vascular and tissue grafts

Grafts made from silk-derived materials, such as silk fibroin, for replacing or repairing blood vessels and other tissues.

32organizations1startups30publications / yr
Updated Sep 2026

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