Molecular Engineering of Biomaterials for Advanced Additive Manufacturing
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 42
Special Issue Editor
Interests: digital dentistry; clinical imaging; biomaterials; additive manufacturing; artificial intelligence in healthcare; computational; mathematical modeling
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Additive manufacturing (AM) has enabled the fabrication of complex architectures. However, the performance of printed constructs is fundamentally governed by the molecular structure and interactions of the constituent biomaterials. Molecular engineering provides a critical framework for tailoring polymers, composites, and hybrid systems through precise control of chemical composition, chain architecture, crosslinking density, and intermolecular interactions, thereby influencing their physicochemical, mechanical, and biological properties.
This Special Issue focuses on advances in the molecular design, synthesis, and characterization of biomaterials for additive manufacturing. Emphasis is placed on understanding structure–property relationships at the molecular level, including polymer chain dynamics, supramolecular assembly, interfacial interactions, and degradation mechanisms. Contributions exploring molecular functionalization, surface chemistry, and the incorporation of bioactive moieties to modulate cell–material interactions are particularly encouraged.
The Issue also welcomes studies integrating experimental and computational approaches to elucidate molecular behavior during processing and post-fabrication performance. Applications in biomedical fields—such as tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, drug delivery, and dental materials—are within scope when supported by clear molecular-level insights.
By highlighting the role of molecular engineering in controlling material performance, this Special Issue aims to advance the rational design of biomaterials for next-generation additive manufacturing technologies.
Dr. Johari Yap Abdullah
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- molecular engineering
- biomaterials
- polymer chemistry
- additive manufacturing
- 3D printing
- supramolecular interactions
- surface chemistry
- biocompatibility
- degradation mechanisms
- functional polymers
- bioactive materials
- computational modeling
- tissue engineering
- regenerative medicine
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