Current Trends in Biomaterial Scaffolds

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, bone tissue has become the focus of intense research, due to increased life expectancy, causing age-related diseases such as osteoporosis, and also to find the best treatment for injuries and traumas. Although the best bone substitute is bone itself, either by using autografts or allografts, these options have their drawbacks, such as poor availability and health risks that can be incurred. Hence, considerable interest has been expressed in synthetic bone replacement materials which, in certain cases, have proven to be superior to autografts.
The properties of biomaterials and scaffolds, such as pore structures, mechanical properties and degradation, play an essential role in their successful implementation for tissue repair or regeneration. The surface characteristics of biomaterials, e.g., their topography, chemistry or surface energy, also play an essential part in cell–material interaction and implant integration.
It is, therefore, my immense pleasure to invite you to submit a manuscript for the Special Issue, “Current Trends in Biomaterial Scaffolds” covering any aspect of the design, processing, or characterization of scaffolds, including in vitro and in vivo studies.

Prof. Dr. Piedad N. De Aza
Dr. Patricia Mazón
Guest Editors

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