15th Anniversary of JFB—Bioinspired Materials for Medical Applications
A special issue of Journal of Functional Biomaterials (ISSN 2079-4983). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomaterials and Devices for Healthcare Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 November 2025 | Viewed by 1071
Special Issue Editor
Interests: biomaterials; tissue engineering; biocompatibility in vitro and in vivo assays polymers; bioceramics; metal alloys; spinning techniques; plasma etching; atomic layer deposition
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Dear Colleagues,
The year 2025 marks the 15th anniversary of the Journal of Functional Biomaterials, a peer-reviewed, open access journal containing research relevant to the field of materials for biomedical use. So far, JFB has published more than 1700 papers from more than 9000 authors. We appreciate each author, reviewer, and academic editor whose support has brought us to where we are today.
To celebrate this significant milestone, we are publishing a Special Issue entitled 15th Anniversary of JFB—Bioinspired Materials for Medical Applications. Bioinspired materials are synthetic materials designed to mimic the structure, properties, or functions of natural materials or living organisms. These materials have shown great potential in various medical applications, including tissue engineering, drug delivery, wound healing, surgical devices, and diagnostic tools. By replicating complex biological processes, bioinspired materials can create more effective and biocompatible medical solutions. They offer innovative approaches to enhance patient care, reduce complications, and promote faster recovery while contributing to sustainable medical practices. These materials are revolutionizing the field of biomedicine by offering innovative solutions inspired by nature.
Areas of Interest
- Tissue Engineering: the development of materials that promote human tissue regeneration and repair.
- Medical Implants: the creation of more biocompatible and durable materials for use in prosthetics and other implantable devices.
- Controlled Drug Delivery: the design of systems that allow for the precise and controlled release of drugs in the body.
- Three-Dimensional-Printed Biomaterials: applications of 3D printing to create complex and personalized structures for medical use.
- Diagnostic Systems: the development of biosensors and other diagnostic devices based on bioinspired materials.
Prof. Dr. Anderson de Oliveira Lobo
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bioinspired materials
- tissue engineering
- medical implants
- controlled drug delivery
- three-dimensional-printed biomaterials
- diagnostic systems
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