Hydroxyapatite Composites for Biomedical Application
A special issue of Journal of Functional Biomaterials (ISSN 2079-4983).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2024 | Viewed by 1514
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cell biology; biomaterials; bioceramics; hydroxyapatite; tissue engineering; cell culture models; stem cells
Interests: biomaterial synthesis; scaffolds; hydroxyapatite ceramic; 3D cell culture; regenerative medicine; tissue regeneration
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
According to the scientific literature, hydroxyapatite is the predominant type of calcium phosphate (CaP) used in biomedical applications. Its structural similarity to the mineral part of bones’ extracellular matrix explains the preference for its use over other CaPs. Hydroxyapatite is widely used in dental tissue regeneration, maxillofacial surgeries and orthopedic filling bone defects. Its use has been extensively researched; however, in the last few years, an increasing number of studies based on the preparation of modern novel biomaterials for hard tissue regeneration have been observed. The main reason for this observed phenomenon is the emergence of innovative attempts to overcome the limitations of the abovementioned ceramics in terms of their mechanical and microstructural properties, as well as trials aiming to develop innovative modern biomaterials dedicated to specific biomedical applications.
This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advances in the fabrication, characterization and potential usage of novel hydroxyapatite-based biomaterials in biomedical engineering applications. Special emphasis will be placed on comprehensive biological and physico-chemical evaluations and the potential applications of produced composites. Breakthrough scientific research as well as advanced review papers that contribute to the main topic are welcome.
Dr. Vladyslav Vivcharenko
Dr. Paulina Kazimierczak
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- hydroxyapatite ceramic
- scaffolds
- biomaterials
- biocompatibility
- physico-chemical properties
- composites
- biomedical applications
