Polymer-Based Biomaterials for Soft and Hard Tissue Regeneration Applications
A special issue of Journal of Functional Biomaterials (ISSN 2079-4983). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editors
Interests: drug delivery; bioactive polymers; tissue engineering; cardiovascular implants
2. School of Mechanical Engineering, Technological University Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
3. Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
Interests: biomaterials; polymers; tissue engineering
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Tissue engineering addresses the growing clinical demand for effective repair of both soft and hard tissue. Polymeric biomaterials—not only provide mechanical support but also actively participate in biological processes.
The current Special Issue brings together a themed collection of original research articles and reviews that explore the design, synthesis, and application of polymeric biomaterials, focusing on soft and hard tissue engineering. The opportunities for the contributions include a wide spectrum—from bioactive ceramics and biodegradable polymers to composite scaffolds and smart materials—reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of the field. The current goal is to highlight innovative strategies that address persistent challenges in soft and hard tissue regeneration.
While previous studies have often focused on isolated aspects of biomaterial development, this collection aims to offer a holistic view, integrating insights from materials science, bioengineering, and clinical practice.
We hope this Special Issue will serve as a source of inspiration and a guidepost for future research. Through collaboration across disciplines and encouraging translational thinking, we as researchers are committed to contributing meaningfully to the advancement of bone tissue engineering and the broader field of regenerative medicine.
Prof. Dr. Chi Lee
Dr. Probal Basu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- polymeric biomaterials
- soft tissue engineering
- hard tissue engineering
- biomaterial characterization
- biocompatibility
- mechanical property
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