Advanced Solid Biomaterials: Design, Surface Modification, and Coatings
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 5
Special Issue Editors
Interests: surface engineering; vacuum technologies; biomaterials; tool materials; tribological wear; coating adhesion
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Interests: surface engineering; vacuum technologies; protective coatings; electrochemical corrosion; corrosion wear; biomaterials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue is devoted to an overview of recent advances in the design, fabrication, and characterisation of solid biomaterials, with particular emphasis on surface modification strategies, functional coatings’ deposition, and their impact on mechanical properties, tribological wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility. The objective of this Issue is to provide a comprehensive platform for research addressing the development of advanced materials that have been engineered to withstand the complex physiological environment and to promote safe and durable integration with biological tissues.
The study of metals and alloy-based materials and implants for tools/instruments, and orthopaedic, dental, and cardiovascular applications is of primary interest, particularly in the context of surface modification. This modification is imperative in order to improve mechanical and tribological properties, enhance corrosion-wear resistance, minimise ion release, and promote favourable biological responses. Consequently, submissions addressing nanostructured bioactive thin-films, or hybrid coatings with antibacterial, biofunctional, or drug-releasing properties are strongly encouraged.
The Issue also seeks contributions exploring additive manufacturing and 3D printing of biomaterials, with a view to enabling the fabrication of customised implants and scaffolds with precisely engineered architectures and surface functionalities. In line with this, research on novel/advanced processing routes such as plasma-assisted coating techniques, sol–gel deposition, electrochemical surface modification, and hybrid additive approaches will also be valued.
Furthermore, studies emphasising cell–material interactions and tissue integration are of central importance, as they underpin the clinical success of functionalised biomaterials. By integrating advances in materials science, surface chemistry and bioengineering, this Special Issue aims to showcase innovative materials, surfaces, and coatings that bridge the gap between laboratory research and practical biomedical applications.
Dr. Mieczysław Pancielejko
Dr. Ewa Dobruchowska
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- biomaterials
- metals and alloys for implants
- polymers for biomedical applications
- ceramic and composite biomaterials
- surface modification
- functional coatings
- nanostructured surfaces
- 3D printing of biomaterials
- mechanical and tribological properties
- biocompatibility
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