Advanced Bioglasses, Bioceramics and Their Composites: State of the Art and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Advanced bioglasses, bioceramics, and composites represent a significant evolution in biomaterials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Bioglasses, primarily composed of silica-based networks, exhibit excellent bioactivity, forming strong bonds with bone through hydroxyapatite layer formation. Meanwhile, bioceramics such as hydroxyapatite, tricalcium phosphate, and zirconia offer high biocompatibility, mechanical stability, and osteoconductivity. However, their brittleness often limits their application in load-bearing environments. Composite materials combining bioglasses and bioceramics with polymers, metals, or other bioactive elements have been developed to address these limitations. These composites offer enhanced mechanical properties, tailored degradation rates, and improved biological responses. Incorporating bioactive ions such as strontium, magnesium, and zinc further augments angiogenesis and osteogenic potential. Recent advancements in 3D printing and nanotechnology have enabled the precise fabrication of these materials, optimizing their structural and functional properties.

This Special Issue aims to collect the latest developments in bioglasses, bioceramics, and composites, focusing on their composition, bioactivity, mechanical performance, and biomedical applications. Integrating these materials presents a promising avenue for next-generation implants, scaffolds, and drug delivery systems, paving the way for improved patient outcomes in orthopedics and tissue regeneration. I am pleased to invite you all to submit your research to this Special Issue. Research Articles, Communications, and Review Papers are welcome.

Dr. Monika Furko
Guest Editor

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