Drug- and Ion-Releasing Implants
A special issue of Journal of Functional Biomaterials (ISSN 2079-4983).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2026 | Viewed by 12
Special Issue Editors
Interests: implant surface coatings; anodization; additive manufacturing of implant materials; corrosion and corrosion fatigue; failure analysis; implant alloy development
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Interests: synthesis and modification of polymeric biomaterials; tissue engineering; multi-component drug delivery systems; in vitro tissue and disease models
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue explores the latest advances in drug- and ion-releasing implants, highlighting innovations in biomaterials, controlled-release mechanisms, and clinical applications. Topics include novel fabrication techniques, bioactive coatings, and the integration of ions for therapeutic modulation into or onto metallic-, ceramic-, and polymeric-based implants. By bringing together interdisciplinary research, this Special Issue aims to advance the development of implants that enhance patient outcomes and redefine the boundaries of biomedical engineering.
Prof. Dr. Michael D. Roach
Prof. Dr. Amol V. Janorkar
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- drug delivery
- ion releasing
- controlled release
- implant coatings
- surface modification
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