From 3D/4D Printing to Biofunctional Surfaces and Smart Implant Systems
A special issue of Bioengineering (ISSN 2306-5354). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanobiotechnology and Biofabrication".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 22
Special Issue Editor
Interests: biofabrication; biomaterials; tissue engineering
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent advances in additive manufacturing and materials science have ushered in a new era in biomedical engineering, where the boundaries between disciplines are increasingly blurred. This Special Issue, "From 3D/4D Printing to Biofunctional Surfaces and Smart Implant Systems," aims to highlight the latest research and innovations at the intersection of 3D/4D printing, surface engineering, and intelligent implantable devices. This Special Issue seeks to showcase how 3D and emergent 4D printing technologies are revolutionizing the design and fabrication of customized medical devices, scaffolds, and implants. Beyond structural innovation, the development of biofunctional surfaces—engineered to interact with biological environments—has opened new possibilities for enhancing biocompatibility, antimicrobial properties, and tissue integration. Furthermore, the integration of smart materials and responsive systems has enabled the creation of next-generation implant systems capable of dynamic interaction with physiological cues, delivering personalized and adaptive therapeutic solutions.
We invite contributions spanning fundamental research, technological breakthroughs, and translational applications, with the goal of accelerating the transition from laboratory innovations to real-world clinical solutions. This Special Issue provides a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue among engineers, material scientists, clinicians, and biomaterials researchers, aiming to foster collaborations that will shape the future of regenerative medicine and implantable technologies.
Dr. Yuhe Yang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- 3D/4D printing
- biofunctional surfaces
- smart implants
- additive manufacturing in biomedicine
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