The bioscaffold offers a sustainable and cost-effective alternative by converting human hair waste into a high-value biomedical material. It demonstrates strong biocompatibility with human mesenchymal stem cells, supporting cell viability and accelerating tissue regeneration. Its porous structure, biodegradability, and electrical conductivity provide advantages in promoting cellular communication, tissue repair, and functional recovery. With its potential applications in regenerative medicine and healthy ageing, this innovation presents a promising solution for future tissue engineering therapies.

Ageing and chronic diseases are often associated with reduced tissue regeneration capacity, leading to impaired healing and declining functional recovery. Current regenerative therapies require advanced biomaterials that can support cell growth, promote tissue repair, and integrate safely with the body. However, many existing scaffolds face limitations in terms of sustainability, cost, and biological compatibility. There is a need for a regenerative biomaterial that is effective, environmentally sustainable, and capable of enhancing cellular activity to support healthy ageing.

The invention provides a sustainable bioscaffold produced from recycled human hair through pyrolysis and chemical activation. The scaffold is engineered with agar and konjac glucomannan (KGM) to create a stable three-dimensional porous structure that supports stem cell attachment, proliferation, differentiation, and tissue regeneration. Its electrically conductive architecture enhances cellular communication and regenerative processes, while its biocompatible and biodegradable properties allow safe integration with surrounding tissues for potential regenerative and healthy ageing applications.

The innovation lies in the development of a carbon-based regenerative scaffold derived from recycled human hair waste, transforming an underutilised biological waste material into a functional biomedical platform. The integration of agar and KGM creates a stable porous architecture, while the conductive carbon structure provides additional support for cellular signalling and tissue regeneration. This combination of sustainability, biocompatibility, and enhanced regenerative capability differentiates the bioscaffold from conventional tissue engineering materials.