Biomaterials Characterization for Medical Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Biomedical applications of metallic alloys offer new perspectives and opportunities for materials scientists. The aim of this Special Issue is to publish high-impact papers presenting new research in the field of biodegradable materials and metallic biomaterials. At present, more and more obtaining procedures and technologies are available next to advanced characterization techniques.

The title of the Special Issue covers a wide range of topics: characterization of different types of biomaterials, from obtaining to in vivo analysis highlighting their structure, properties, and functions. In this Special Issue of Crystals, we will gather the top research results from researchers in various fields related to obtaining, processing, and utilizing biomaterials from different chemical elements. Topics of interest include biodegradable and biocompatible alloys (Mg-based alloys, Zn-based alloys, Ti-based alloys, Co-Cr alloys, etc.), modern processing technologies, in vitro and in vivo biological responses, and characterization techniques. For this purpose, original research articles, review articles, and significant preliminary communications are invited, with particular interest in articles describing current research trends and future perspectives in biomaterials characterization used in medical applications.

This Special Issue on “Biomaterials Characterization for Medical Applications” aims to publish some of the best research and reviews performed in the area of metallic biomaterials applications and will cover several topics, such as:

• Biodegradable metallic biomaterials
• New metallic alloys as biomaterials
• Osseointegration
• Metal/tissue interfaces
• Biomechanical design and characterization
• Biofunctionalization
• Corrosion-resistant biomaterials
• Additive manufacturing of metallic biomaterials
• Design of metallic implants and prosthesis
• Biomaterials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
• Microporous, mesoporous, and nanoporous biomaterials

Dr. Bogdan Istrate
Prof. Dr. Munteanu Corneliu
Guest Editors

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