Advanced Biomaterials and Therapeutics for Bone Repair and Regeneration
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 April 2026 | Viewed by 133
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biomaterials; tissue engineering; drug delivery; biosensors
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Bone repair and regeneration remain persistent challenges in orthopedics and regenerative medicine. Despite advancements in surgical techniques and biomaterials, many current approaches still face limitations, including poor host integration, inadequate vascularization, and insufficient mechanical performance.
This Special Issue, “Advanced Biomaterials and Therapeutics for Bone Repair and Regeneration”, sets itself apart from other collections by emphasizing three key aspects:
- Focus on Functional Integration: Rather than considering biomaterials in isolation, we highlight strategies that simultaneously promote osteogenesis, angiogenesis, and immune modulation to achieve long-term functional success.
- Bridging Basic Science and Clinical Translation: Unlike prior issues that concentrate heavily on in vitro studies, this Special Issue actively encourages preclinical and clinical submissions, showcasing how laboratory discoveries can be adapted into real-world therapeutic interventions.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration with Targeted Contributions: Beyond general interdisciplinary insights, we aim to invite leading researchers whose work demonstrate translational impact in areas such as 3D bioprinting, nanostructured scaffolds, drug/gene delivery systems, and bioactive bone grafts.
The scope of this Special Issue includes advanced natural polymers, synthetic scaffolds, and hybrid nanocomposites, as well as emerging fabrication methods such as 3D bioprinting, micro/nanostructured platforms, and controlled delivery systems. By integrating knowledge from the fields of biomaterials science, biomedical engineering, and clinical orthopedics, it aims to accelerate the development of next-generation solutions for bone repair.
This Special Issue will distinguish itself by offering both innovative concepts and clinically relevant perspectives that bridge the gap between bench and bedside. We welcome original research, reviews, and perspectives that contribute to this translational vision.
Dr. Hemalatha Kanniyappan
Dr. Srirangam Ramanujam Vaibavi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- bone regeneration
- translational research
- bioactive scaffolds
- angiogenesis and osteogenesis
- 3D bioprinting
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