Biomedical Engineering and Biomaterials
A section of Bioengineering (ISSN 2306-5354).
Section Information
Biomedical biomaterials play a critical role in current and future clinical devices and treatments that improve the quality of life after disease or injury. These materials range from natural (i.e., collagen, alginate, silk, and chitosan) to synthetic (i.e., polymers, metals, and ceramics) as well as bio-absorbable and non-absorbable. This Bioengineering section focuses on the innovations at the intersection of material science, chemistry, biology, medicine, and engineering that will propel the field into the next generation of biomedical biomaterials and their use in the development of emerging clinical devices and treatments.
Keywords
- biomaterials
- polymers
- metals
- ceramics
- hybrid biomaterials
- polymer and metal additive manufacturing
- nature-inspired biomaterials
- biomaterials discovery and synthesis
- tissue engineering
- drug delivery
- materials characterization and toxicology
- biomaterial computational modeling
- nanomaterials
- biomaterial processing
- bioprinting
- biomaterial host response
- immunomodulatory biomaterials
- biomaterial interface interactions
Editorial Board
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Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Diagnostic Tools and Therapeutic Strategies for Hip Diseases (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Biomechanics and Mechanobiology in Cell and Tissue Engineering (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Multiscale Mechanics of Biomaterials (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Musculoskeletal Function in Health and Disease (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Cognitive Decline and Its Transversality: Potential Mechanisms and Modulators of Disease (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Advances in Robotic-Assisted Rehabilitation (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Biomaterials and Technology for Oral and Dental Health (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Bioengineered Contact Lenses: Therapeutics, Biosensing, and Smart Interfaces (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Cardiovascular Models and Biomechanics (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Biomedical Engineering Strategies for Scoliosis Treatment (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Biomaterials for Cartilage and Bone Tissue Engineering: Third Edition (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Contemporary Trends and Future Perspectives in Orthodontic Treatment (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Advanced Dental Materials for Restorative Dentistry (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Technological Advances in Neurorehabilitation (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Wearable, Flexible, and Integrated Microfluidic-Based Biosensors for Point-of-Care Testing Applications (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Challenges for Managing Glaucoma in the 21st Century (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Biomaterial- and Engineering-Based Approaches for Organoids (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Bioengineering Strategies for Ophthalmic Diseases (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Smart Polymer Hydrogels for Advanced Biomedical Applications (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- 3D Bioprinting for Vascular Tissue Engineering (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Optical Imaging for Biomedical Applications, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Engineering the Future of Radiotherapy: Innovations and Challenges (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Total Joint Arthroplasty: Technical Developments and Applications, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Application of Laser Therapy in Oral Diseases: Second Edition (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Basics and Mechanisms of Different Neuromodulation Devices (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Innovative Tools for Muscular Assessment (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Applications of Biomaterials in Dental Medicine (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Breast Cancer: From Precision Medicine to Diagnostics (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Next-Generation Biomaterials and Regenerative Strategies for Precision Tissue Engineering (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Ophthalmic Engineering: Fourth Edition (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Engineering Biodegradable-Implant Materials, 3rd Edition (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Next-Generation Spine Surgery: Innovation at the Intersection of Biology and Engineering (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Advancements in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation: Neuromodulation, MRI-Based Neuroimaging and Functional Restoration Devices (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Human Performance Engineering for Tactical and First Responder Populations (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Advances in Three-Dimensional Culture Systems: Bridging Biology and Medicine (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Injectable Hydrogels and Smart Biomaterials for Precision Regenerative Therapy (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Three-Dimensional Printing in Modern Dentistry: State of the Art, Benefits and Future Prospects (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Bioengineered Approaches to Oral-Systemic Disease Diagnostics and Therapeutics (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Machine Learning and Deep Learning Applications in Healthcare, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering Applications Towards Clinical Translation (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Advances in Neural Interface Techniques and Applications (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Pathology–Therapeutics–Medicine of Vascular and Respiratory Diseases: Recent Progress Using CFD and AI (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Application of Bioengineering to Clinical Orthodontics—2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Advancements in Biocompatible Materials for Implantable Medical Devices (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Advancing Theranostics Through Photodynamic Therapy (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Preclinical Evaluation of Biomaterials and Medical Devices for the Musculoskeletal System (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Measuring Outcomes and Impact Related to Assistive Technology and Accessibility for Disability (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Application of Bioengineering to Orthopedics (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Strategies for Biomedical Engineering (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Label-Free Cancer Detection (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Soft and Flexible Sensors for Biomedical Applications (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Engineering Neural Motor Control: From Mechanisms to Neural Interfaces (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Bio-Scaffold Engineering for Soft Tissue Regenerative Medicine (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Synthesis, Characterization, and Application of Biomacromolecules and Biobased Polymers (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Next-Generation Diagnostic and Therapy Systems for Neurodegenerative Diseases (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- 3D Cell Culture Systems: Current Technologies and Applications (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Oral Wound Healing and Material Engineering (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Innovative Bioengineering Platforms for Cancer Therapeutics: From Models to Screening (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Biomedical Engineering for Facial Reconstruction (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Integrative Bioengineering in Orthopedic Surgery: From Regenerative Constructs to Precision Arthroplasty (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Advanced Polymeric Materials for Bone, Cartilage, and Skeletal Muscle Regeneration (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Biomedical Applications of Optical Coherence Tomography, Third Edition (Deadline: 10 July 2026)
- Precision Orthodontics in the Digital Era: From Digital Diagnostics to Personalized Planning and Therapies (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Digital Technologies to Improve Diagnostic Cytopathology: Future Outlook (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Printable Biomaterials from Tissue Engineering to Orthopedics: Fabrication, Mechanical Performance, and Biological Behavior (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Motor Control Techniques: Integrating Motor Neuroscience and Applied Mathematics (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Dental Biomaterials: Current and Future Perspectives (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Radiation Imaging and Therapy for Biomedical Engineering (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Low-Back Pain: Assessment and Rehabilitation Research (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Robotics and Virtual Reality for Rehabilitation (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Advances in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Bioengineering Technologies for Spine Research (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Emerging Applications and Insights for Life and Biomaterial Sciences Through Correlated Volume and Electron Microscopy Advances (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Biomedical Engineering and Biomarkers in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Applications (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Advances in Biomaterials and Evaluation for Orthopaedic Implants (Deadline: 1 August 2026)
- Extracellular Vesicles: From Basic Research to Therapeutics (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Advanced Biomaterials, Coatings, and Techniques: Applications in Medicine—2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Advanced Microfluidics for Biomedical Engineering: From Single Cell Analysis to Organ on a Chip (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Peri-Implant Diseases: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Clinical Daily Practice (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Advanced Biomaterials for Bone Regeneration and Remodeling (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Engineering Intervertebral Disc Models: From Basic Science to Clinical Practice (Deadline: 10 September 2026)
- Soft Tissue Reconstruction and Repair (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Application of Bioengineering to Implant Dentistry—2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Periodontics and Implant Dentistry—2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Innovative Biomaterials and Advanced Technologies in Bone Tissue Regeneration (Deadline: 1 November 2026)
- Bioengineering Liver Transplantation—3rd Edition (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
