Materials and Techniques for Bone Tissue Engineering: From Scaffolds to Complex Matrices
A special issue of Journal of Functional Biomaterials (ISSN 2079-4983). This special issue belongs to the section "Bone Biomaterials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 954
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Interests: 3D bioprinting; tissue engineering; musculoskeletal system; biofabrication; biomaterials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Bone tissue engineering has evolved significantly in recent years, moving from conventional scaffold-based approaches to the development of complex matrices that better mimic the hierarchical and functional properties of native bone tissue. This Special Issue aims to gather cutting-edge research on the design, fabrication, and characterization of scaffolds and advanced matrices for bone regeneration. The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics: the selection of biomaterials, 3D bioprinting, biofabrication strategies, nanomaterials, functionalization with bioactive molecules, and the integration of mechanical and biological cues to enhance the osteogenic potential. By assembling high-quality research articles and reviews, this Special Issue will provide valuable insights into the future of bone tissue engineering, highlighting innovations that could accelerate clinical applications and enhance patient outcomes.
Prof. Dr. Thiago Domingues Stocco
Prof. Dr. Huiliang Cao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- tissue engineering
- bone regeneration
- biocompatible materials
- tissue scaffold
- 3D printing
- biomimetic materials
- osteogenesis
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