Advanced Biodegradable Implants in Biomedical Engineering
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomedical Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2026 | Viewed by 60
Special Issue Editor
Interests: pelvic disorders; pelvic organ prolapse; mesh implants; biodegradable materials; computational simulation; melt electrowriting; in vivo biomechanical properties; repair surgery
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The development of biodegradable implants has emerged as a transformative approach in biomedical engineering, aiming to overcome the limitations associated with permanent synthetic devices, such as chronic inflammation, long-term complications, and the need for secondary surgical removal. In recent years, significant advances in materials science, additive manufacturing, and biofunctionalization strategies have enabled the design of next-generation implants with enhanced mechanical performance, controlled degradation, and improved biological integration.
This Special Issue focuses on cutting-edge research addressing the design, fabrication, and clinical translation of biodegradable implantable devices. Particular emphasis is placed on the development of polymer-based and composite systems, including bioactive and drug-eluting materials, capable of promoting tissue regeneration while reducing the risk of infection and implant-related complications.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, advanced manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing and melt electrospinning writing; surface modification and coating strategies; biomechanical characterization of implants and native tissues; computational modeling and simulation of implant–tissue interactions; antimicrobial and bioactive functionalization; and applications in areas such as orthopaedics, soft tissue repair, and pelvic floor reconstruction.
By bringing together interdisciplinary contributions from materials science, bioengineering, and clinical research, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of current challenges and emerging solutions in the field of biodegradable implants. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that advance safer, more effective, and clinically relevant implantable technologies.
Dr. Maria Elisabete Silva
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- biodegradable implants
- bioactive materials
- 3D printing in biomedical engineering
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