Development of Biocomposites for Bone Tissue Engineering
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 June 2026 | Viewed by 4370
Special Issue Editors
Interests: osteomyelitis; hydroxyapatite; drug-delivering materials
2. Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
Interests: biomaterials; drug delivery systems; anti-microbial resistance; bone scaffolds; bone infection
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue will focus on recent advances in the development, characterization, and application of biocomposites for bone tissue engineering. Emphasis will be placed on materials that combine bioactivity, biocompatibility, and appropriate mechanical properties to support bone regeneration. This issue welcomes original research, reviews, and translational studies that explore ceramic–polymer composites, natural biomaterials, scaffold fabrication techniques, functionalization strategies, and biological performance both in vitro and in vivo.
The aim is to provide a comprehensive overview of the state of the art in this rapidly evolving field, highlighting innovations that bridge the gap between fundamental research and clinical application. Contributions spanning materials science, bioengineering, and regenerative medicine are particularly encouraged.
In the context of the existing literature, this Special Issue seeks to integrate diverse material strategies and fabrication technologies that are often addressed in isolation. By bringing these areas together, it will offer a multidisciplinary perspective on composite systems designed specifically for bone repair. This focused collection will serve as a valuable reference for researchers and clinicians, identifying current challenges, future directions, and opportunities for innovation in the development of biocomposites for skeletal tissue engineering.
Prof. Dr. Nuno Alegrete
Prof. Dr. Maria Pia Ferraz
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biocomposites
- bone tissue engineering
- biodegradable polymers
- bioactive ceramics
- scaffold fabrication
- osteogenesis
- regenerative biomaterials
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