Advanced Hybrid Nanocomposites 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: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 54
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Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, we have observed a fundamental shift in the perception of biomaterials. They are no longer treated solely as inert, passive structural scaffolds. Today's materials engineering allows us to design them as active, functional components capable of precise interaction with biological systems.
Among these new solutions, one of the most intriguing directions is advanced hybrid nanocomposites. Their potential stems from the ability to combine entirely different materials at the nanoscale—organic, inorganic, or metallic components. Such integration allows us to achieve unique synergistic properties that are unattainable for the individual constituents. This enables us to design materials that combine, for example, high mechanical resilience with targeted bioactivity, smart (stimuli-responsive) drug delivery, or advanced antimicrobial functions.
In this Special Issue, we seek research that showcases the current state of knowledge and challenges in the design, fabrication, and application of "Advanced Hybrid Nanocomposites for Medical Applications." We are particularly interested in showcasing work that truly bridges fundamental materials science with its clinical potential. This goal is fully aligned with the profile of the Journal of Functional Biomaterials, which focuses precisely on materials designed for a specific biological function.
We invite submissions of original research articles and comprehensive reviews. Key areas of interest include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Nanocomposite scaffolds for musculoskeletal (bone, cartilage) and soft tissue engineering.
- Smart hybrid materials for controlled drug and gene delivery systems.
- Bioactive nanocomposites for dental and orthopaedic implants and coatings.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Michal Latalski
Prof. Dr. Tomasz Szponder
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- hybrid nanocomposites
- biomaterials
- tissue engineering
- drug delivery
- medical applications
- nanomedicine
- bioactive materials
- implants and coatings
- scaffolds
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