Ceramic and Metallic Biomaterials. Application in Medical Sciences

Dear Colleagues,

Nowadays, the development of new materials that can be used to treat, repair, diagnose, replace, or restore a function of the human body represents one of the key research topics for the worldwide scientists and medical industries. For example, metallic nanoparticles are studied for possible applications in biomedicine such as the manipulation of living cells (transportation, displacement, positioning, or cell separation) or cancer detection and treatment. Another important class of compounds that has attracted the attention of the scientific community is represented by ceramic biomaterials, which can be used for the replacement of various types of tissues (as implants or for the repair and reconstruction of various diseased parts of the body). The outperformance of a biomaterial is determined by its crystalline structure, microstructure, (such as grain size or porosity), biocompatibility, corrosion resistance, or mechanical properties. In this context, the development of new biomaterials with improved physical and mechanical properties and a low production cost, high availability, and good esthetics is imperative. This Special Issue, “Ceramic and Metallic Biomaterials. Application in Medical Sciences”, aims to explore the innovative progresses in the field of biomaterials used for the detection, treatment, or replacement of injured tissues, in order to develop practical solutions for clinical practice.

List of the potential topics:

1. Metallic biomaterials for manipulation of living cells;
2. New approaches in cancer detection and treatment;
3. Advances in dental restorations materials;
4. Tissue engineering: from idea to clinic.

Dr. Oana Dragos-Pinzaru
Guest Editor

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