State of the Art: Biomaterials in Bone Implant and Regeneration (2nd Edition)
A special issue of Journal of Functional Biomaterials (ISSN 2079-4983). This special issue belongs to the section "Bone Biomaterials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 1
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biomaterials; scaffolds; coatings; biomedical devices; tissue engineering; regenerative techniques; histologial and histomorphometric techniques; osteointegration; osteolysis; fractures and bone losses; bone infection; biomarkers
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Interests: tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; experimental treatments; medical devices for orthopedic application; experimental modeling; preclinical research models; musculoskeletal tissue
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We invite you to submit articles to this Special Issue of the Journal of Functional Biomaterials focused on the “State of the Art: Biomaterials in Bone Implant and Regeneration (2nd Edition)”. Biomaterials have played a fundamental role since their first use, allowing for the replacement, repair, and regeneration of musculoskeletal tissues. Metallic, ceramic, polymeric, and composite materials are at the center of intense research and development activities, aimed at constantly improving their physicochemical, mechanical, and biological properties to support osteointegrative processes and ensure the stability and functionality of implants. These biomaterials have applications across various orthopedic fields, from joint replacement and stabilization to scaffolds, growth factors, grafts, and biologics for bone regeneration, underscoring their integral role in advancing bone implant and regeneration technologies.
Continued research and development are essential for addressing the current challenges, which include (i) ensuring long-term biocompatibility and preventing adverse responses; (ii) balancing mechanical strength with bioactivity and degradation rates in biodegradable materials; and (iii) overcoming technical limitations in manufacturing complex scaffolds and implants.
Furthermore, to unlock the full potential of these materials in improving patient outcomes, more investigations are needed in new directions such as the following:
- Nanotechnology and nanomaterials: developing nanostructured surfaces and nanoparticles to enhance integration with bone tissue and deliver therapeutic agents;
- Bioprinting: advanced 3D printing techniques using bioinks composed of cells and biomaterials for precise tissue engineering;
- Smart biomaterials: creating responsive materials that can deliver drugs or change properties in response to biological signals, improving the adaptability and functionality of implants.
For these reasons, we aim to collect the most valuable papers (including original articles and comprehensive reviews) on biomaterial development, characterization, application, successes and failures, current challenges, and future perspectives to create a comprehensive “State of the Art: Biomaterials in Bone Implant and Regeneration (2nd Edition)”.
Dr. Maria Sartori
Dr. Melania Maglio
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biomaterials
- implants
- bone tissue and regeneration
- preclinical and clinical studies
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