Recent Advancement in Biological Microelectromechanical Systems (BioMEMS) and Biomimetic Coatings

Dear Colleagues,

It is my great pleasure to announce this Special Issue on “Recent Advancement in Biological Microelectromechanical Systems (BioMEMS) and Biomimetic Coatings”, which will be published in Coatings this year.

Biomimetic micro- and nanotechnology has grown substantially in recent years, contributing to significant progress in the pharmaceutical and biomedical domains. The advancement of such technologies has led to the development of improved and new materials, tools, and devices, with various applications. The interdisciplinary nature of bio-MEMS combines material sciences, clinical sciences, medicine, surgery, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, optical engineering, chemical engineering, and biomedical engineering. Some of its major applications include genomics, proteomics, molecular diagnostics, point-of-care diagnostics, tissue engineering, single cell analysis, and implantable microdevices.

Biomimetic organic hybrid coatings used for the replacement and repair of biomedical devices, including certain types of metal, glass ceramic, and polymer materials are of interest. Furthermore, advanced organic and biological coatings applied in bioelectronics, biosensors, or tissue engineering are also important topics.

This Special Issue provides a platform to share knowledge around unsurpassed networking and relationship-building opportunities by presenting and discussing topics including but not limited to:

• Lab-on-a-chip (LOC);
• Microfluidic devices;
• Micrototal analysis system (μTAS);
• Organic materials and devices coatings;
• Self-assembly hybrid materials coatings;
• Biointerfaces;
• Bioelectronics and biosensors;
• Electrospinning coatings;
• Plasma treatment;
• The relationship between structure, properties, and biological materials applications.

Prof. Dr. Song-Jeng Huang
Prof. Dr. Ming-Tzer Lin
Dr. Chao-Ching Chiang
Guest Editors

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