The article "Conductive Polymers: Towards a Smart Biomaterial for Tissue Engineering" by Richard Balint, Nigel J. Cassidy, and Sarah H. Cartmell reviews the potential of conductive polymers as stimuli-responsive biomaterials. Conductive polymers, such as polypyrrole (PPy), polyaniline (PANI), and poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT), are versatile materials with excellent electrical and optical properties that can be tailored for specific applications. These polymers can be synthesized, functionalized, and processed into various forms, including hydrogels, composites, and microfibers, to enhance their biocompatibility and biodegradability. The conductive nature of these polymers allows for the stimulation of cells or tissues cultured on them, and their physical properties can be influenced post-implantation through electrical stimulation. The review discusses the synthesis, properties, and applications of these conductive polymers, highlighting their potential in biosensors, neural implants, drug delivery devices, and tissue engineering scaffolds. Key aspects covered include the history of conductive polymers, their synthesis methods, biocompatibility, functionalization techniques, and applications in drug delivery and electrical stimulation.The article "Conductive Polymers: Towards a Smart Biomaterial for Tissue Engineering" by Richard Balint, Nigel J. Cassidy, and Sarah H. Cartmell reviews the potential of conductive polymers as stimuli-responsive biomaterials. Conductive polymers, such as polypyrrole (PPy), polyaniline (PANI), and poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT), are versatile materials with excellent electrical and optical properties that can be tailored for specific applications. These polymers can be synthesized, functionalized, and processed into various forms, including hydrogels, composites, and microfibers, to enhance their biocompatibility and biodegradability. The conductive nature of these polymers allows for the stimulation of cells or tissues cultured on them, and their physical properties can be influenced post-implantation through electrical stimulation. The review discusses the synthesis, properties, and applications of these conductive polymers, highlighting their potential in biosensors, neural implants, drug delivery devices, and tissue engineering scaffolds. Key aspects covered include the history of conductive polymers, their synthesis methods, biocompatibility, functionalization techniques, and applications in drug delivery and electrical stimulation.