Surface Properties and Modification of Implanted Materials
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Surface Coatings for Biomedicine and Bioengineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2026 | Viewed by 47
Special Issue Editors
Interests: erosive tooth wear and the role of salivary proteins, minerals, and pellicles in dental erosion and remineralization; looking into the function and modification of salivary proteins in oral health and disease; measuring salivary pellicles/proteins and the oral microbiome; properties of dental biomaterials; biomimetic aesthetic restorations
Interests: bone tissue engineering; musculoskeletal tissue regeneration; orthopedic implants; stem cells
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Implantable materials play a crucial role in modern medicine, providing solutions for the repair, replacement, and enhancement of damaged tissues, such as in dental, orthopedic, and cardiac implants. The surface properties of these materials are critical to their success, influencing both their mechanical performance and biological interactions. Bacterial adhesion and subsequent biofilm formation on implant surfaces can lead to infection, implant failure, and chronic inflammation, presenting a significant challenge in implantology.
To address these challenges, surface modification techniques have been developed to improve antibacterial properties, enhance biocompatibility, and promote tissue integration. These modifications include coatings, functionalization, and nanostructuring, all aimed at reducing bacterial adhesion, improving the longevity of implants, and enhancing their clinical performance.
This Special Issue of Coatings will comprise original research articles and review papers that explore the latest advancements in the surface modification of implantable materials. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, antimicrobial coatings, bioactive surface modifications, and innovations in material treatments for dental, orthopedic, and cardiac implants. This Special Issue will provide valuable insights into the evolving field of implantable materials and their surface engineering.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Mahdi Mutahar
Prof. Dr. Gordon Blunn
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- surface modification
- bacterial adhesion
- biofilm formation
- saliva and salivary pellicle
- biocompatibility
- tissue integration
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