Journal of Functional Biomaterials

Functional Materials for Drug Delivery and Cancer Therapy

edited by

and Prabhjeet Singh

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug delivery; cancer therapy; biomaterials; nanotechnology; polymer systems; immunotherapy; computational methods; molecular pharmacology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Drug Delivery)

Advances in Biomaterials and Tissue Models for Biomedical Applications

edited by Sara Trujillo and

Vincenzo Guarino

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open

Keywords: three-dimensional tissue engineered models; biomaterials and scaffold design; organoids; organotypic cultures; organoids; organotypic cultures; advances in biomaterials as tissue mimetics; applications in drug screening; toxicity testing and disease modelling; crosstalk between mechanical biochemical and other cues in engineered tissues; multi-omics integration in tissue model development; computational modelling of tissue architecture and function; imaging and characterization techniques for tissue models

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine)

Innovative Approaches to Antimicrobial and Antiviral Functionalization of Textile Materials

edited by

Olivija Plohl

and

Lidija Fras Zemljič

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open

Keywords: textile materials; antiviral and antimicrobial surfaces; bioactivity; personal protective equipment; hybrid multifunctional systems; smart textile; self-disinfecting surfaces; functionalization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Antibacterial Biomaterials)

Active Biomedical Materials and Their Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Christie Ying Kei Lung

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14800 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomedical materials; tissue regeneration and repair; antimicrobial; drug delivery; material synthesis; material characterization; biocompatibility

Surface Analyses, Physicochemical and Mechanical Properties of Dental Biomaterials (2nd Edition)

edited by

Rodrigo França

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5784 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental ceramics; dental alloys; bioceramics; polymers; composites; 3D printing dental materials; bio-inks

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)

Advanced Biomaterials and Oral Implantology—3rd Edition

edited by

Dominik Kraus

and

Norbert Enkling

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5149 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral implants; implant surface modifications; surface functionalization; biomaterials; clinical workflow; bone regeneration; soft tissue integration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)

Recent Advancements in Dental Restorative Materials

edited by

Duck-Su Kim

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2884 | Submission Open

Keywords: glass ionomer; composite resin; dental adhesive; dental ceramic; dental cement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)

Biocompatible Research of Materials in Biomedical Applications

edited by

Mónica Faria

,

Rita F. Pires

,

Elisa Julião Campos

and

Raquel Filipa da Costa Viveiros

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1582 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; biotechnology; nanocarriers; nanomedicine; biocompatibility; drug delivery; theranostics; therapeutic molecules; bioartificial organs; 3D scaffolds and hydrogels

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials and Devices for Healthcare Applications)

Advanced Functional Biomaterials in Regenerative Medicine (2nd Edition)

edited by

Andreas K. Nüssler

and

Sabrina Ehnert

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1259 | Submission Open

Keywords: new biomaterials in medical technology; bionanomaterials; biomaterial applications in the field of implants; biomaterial interaction and cells; (bio)material applications in the non-implant area; biocompatibility and biofunctionality; in vitro and in vivo tests; functional biomaterials; biomaterials as drug delivery agents

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine)

Digital Design and Biomechanical Analysis of Dental Materials

edited by

Vladimir Prpić

and

Nikša Dulčić

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1082 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital design; biomechanical properties; dental materials; computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM); 3D printing; milling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)

Functional Nanomaterials for Gene Therapy

edited by

Rohit Sharma

and Pilar Blancafort

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 840 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional nanomaterials; gene therapy; lipid nanoparticles (LNPs); nucleic acid delivery; CRISPR/Cas gene editing; biocompatibility and toxicity; targeted drug delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Cancer Therapies)

Functional Biomaterials for Skin Reconstruction and Wound Healing

edited by

Stefanos Kikionis

and

Aikaterini Koutsaviti

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 375 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; biopolymers; natural polymers; skin injury; wound healing; wound dressings; tissue engineering; drug delivery; cell scaffolds; regenarative medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine)

Functional Hydrogels in Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering Applications

edited by Marcin Maćkiewicz

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 351 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional hydrogels; drug delivery; tissue engineering; stimuli-responsive materials; smart biomaterials; injectable hydrogels; microgels; self-healing hydrogels; microfluidics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials and Devices for Healthcare Applications)

3D Bioprinting for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

edited by

Lokesh Narayanan

,

Md Ahasan Habib

and Srikanthan Ramesh

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 256 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; bioprinting; regenerative medicine; scaffolds; tissue engineering; bioinks; vascularization; tissue formation; biomaterial

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine)

Advances in Biomaterials and Regenerative Treatments for Oral and Maxillofacial Reconstruction

edited by Mihai Juncar,

Norina Consuela Forna

, Doriana Agop Forna and

Abel Emanuel Moca

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 204 | Submission Open

Keywords: craniofacial reconstruction; regenerative biomaterials; dental reconstruction; dental tissue engineering; aesthetic and functional rehabilitation; bone and soft tissue regeneration; 3D printing and bioprinting in surgery; plastic and reconstructive surgery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)

Peptides with a Rationale: Smart Biomaterials for Biomedical Innovation

edited by

Rosa Bellavita

and

Stefania Galdiero

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-assembled peptides; peptide chemistry; drug delivery; nanomaterials; biomedical applications; theranostics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials and Devices for Healthcare Applications)

Nanoparticle-Based Materials for Cancer Treatment

edited by

Girum Getachew Demissie

and Worku Batu Dirersa

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; cancer therapy; drug delivery; immunotherapy; phototherapy; multimodal imaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Cancer Therapies)

Advanced Biomaterials and Therapeutics for Bone Repair and Regeneration

edited by

Hemalatha Kanniyappan

and

Srirangam Ramanujam Vaibavi

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open

Keywords: bone regeneration; translational research; bioactive scaffolds; angiogenesis and osteogenesis; 3D bioprinting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bone Biomaterials)

Functional Nanomaterial for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Yanni Tan

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanoparticles; bioactivity; biocompatibility; drug carrier; antibacterial; theranostics; bioimaging; functionalization; wound healing

3D Printed and Biofabricated Bone Biomaterials: Enhancing Bone Repair and Regeneration

edited by

Elisa Batoni

,

Carmelo De Maria

and

Maria Chatzinikolaidou

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; bone scaffolds; 3D printing; additive manufacturing; bone tissue engineering; bone regeneration; biocompatibility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bone Biomaterials)

Functional Dental Materials for Orthodontics and Implants

edited by

Pavle Milanovic

,

Momir Stevanovic

and

Shinn-Jyh Ding

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 114 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental materials; implants; bone regeneration; orthodontics; TADs; osseointegration; biocompatibility; biomehanics; surface modification

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)

Advanced Materials for Dentistry and Oral Health

edited by Zong Chen and

Sunita Ho

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: periodontal regeneration; restorative dentistry; tissue engineering; hydrogel; 3D printing; drug delivery; tissue regeneration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)

Functional and Responsive Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

edited by Naghmeh Abbasi and

Min Wang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional biomaterials; stimuli-responsive materials; immunomodulatory scaffolds; vascularization; biofabrication; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; smart biomaterials; biomaterial– cell interaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine)

3D-Printed Biomaterials: Development, Optimization, and Biomedical Applications

edited by Ali Entezari

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; additive manufacturing; biomedical implants; tissue engineering; bioprinting; computational modeling; personalized medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials and Devices for Healthcare Applications)

Application of Biomaterials in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine—2nd Edition

edited by

Carlos Fernando Mourão

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; bone regeneration; soft tissue regeneration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine)

Surface Coating, Functionalization, and Characterization of Cell- and Tissue-Based Biomaterials

edited by

Jason K. Lee

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterial surface modification; cell– material interactions; functional coatings; smart coatings; tissue engineering; biointerface characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine)

Biomaterials in Dentistry: Current Status and Advances

edited by

Maria Pia Di Palo

,

Federica Di Spirito

and

Francesco Giordano

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8676 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogel; biofabrication; collagen; stem cells; oral medicine; periodontology; implantology; oral surgery; biomaterials; digital planning; tissue engineering; tissue regeneration; osseointegration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)

Nanoparticles and Nanomaterials to Counteract Healthcare-Associated Infections

edited by

Antonio Laganà

,

Alessio Facciolà

and

Giuseppa Visalli

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2998 | Submission Open

Keywords: healthcare-associated infections; nanoparticles; nanomaterials; antimicrobial and anti-biofilm properties; prevention; innovative strategies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials and Devices for Healthcare Applications)

Functionalization of Nanoparticles with Linkers, Drugs and Biomolecules for the Detection and Treatment of Cancer

edited by

Priyanka Singh

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1190 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; functionalization; drug delivery; biomolecules; linkers; cancer detection; targeted therapy; theranostics; nanomedicine; biocompatibility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Cancer Therapies)

Advancements in Biomaterials for Bone Tissue Engineering

edited by MohammadAli Sahebalzamani and

Xiaodu Wang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 341 | Submission Open

Keywords: bone tissue engineering; bone scaffolds; biomaterials; 3D printing; osteoconductive scaffolds; biodegradable polymers; mesenchymal stem cells; bioactive coating; bone regeneration; translational research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bone Biomaterials)

Application of Nanomaterials for Medical Imaging and Cancer Research

edited by Xiaolong Tian

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 285 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; medical imaging; cancer therapy; theranostics; targeted drug delivery; targeted therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Cancer Therapies)

Valve Metal and Valve Metal-Oxide-Based Materials for Biomedical Applications

edited by Swathi Naidu Vakamulla Raghu,

Gargi Shankar Nayak

and

Ke Tao

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 278 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructures; nanomaterials; biomineralization; ceramic; implants; healthcare

(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis of Biomaterials via Advanced Technologies)

Musculoskeletal Diagnostics, Biomaterials and Bone Regeneration

edited by

Fiorella Anna Lombardi

,

Nunzia Gallo

and

Federica Saponaro

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open

Keywords: musculoskeletal diagnostics; biomaterials; bone regeneration; imaging and AI; 3D printing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bone Biomaterials)

Advances in Biomaterials for Oral Health: From Dental Restoration to Regenerative Therapies

edited by

Diana Marian

,

Ioana Elena Lile

and

Ramona A. Popovici

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; nanocomposites; nanoactive particles; bioactive agents; tissue regeneration; hydrogels; scaffold; bone regeneration; biocompatibility; extracellular matrix

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)

Biofilms and Antimicrobials for Biomedical Applications

edited by Andrew Hayles and Krasimir Vasilev

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open

Keywords: biofilm control; antimicrobial surfaces; smart biomaterials; antibiotic penetration; material-pathogen interface; antifouling; nanotechnology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Antibacterial Biomaterials)

Advances in Nano-Based Materials for Biomedical Applications

edited by Sonali Suresh Rohiwal

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; targeted drug delivery; stimuli-responsive nanomaterials; bioimaging; regenerative medicine; tissue engineering; intelligent nanomedicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials and Devices for Healthcare Applications)

Nanomaterials in Bone Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Applications

edited by Rupesh Kandel and

Ismat Ullah

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; bone tissue engineering; osteogenesis; multifunctional scaffolds; regenerative medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bone Biomaterials)

Advanced Hybrid Nanocomposites for Medical Applications

edited by Michal Latalski and Tomasz Szponder

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open

Keywords: hybrid nanocomposites; biomaterials; tissue engineering; drug delivery; medical applications; nanomedicine; bioactive materials; implants and coatings; scaffolds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials and Devices for Healthcare Applications)

Biomaterials in Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics (2nd Edition)

edited by

Fábio Dupart Nascimento

and

Paulo J. Palma

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open

Keywords: new composite materials; bioactive materials; composites; dental adhesives; antimicrobial restorative materials; hydraulic cements; calcium silicate-cements; ceramics; glass-ceramics; metal oxide ceramics; endodontics; bioceramics; regenerative endodontic procedures; specification; vital pulp therapy; root-end filling; biological properties; physicochemical properties; mechanical properties; characterization techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)

Translational Biomedical Devices and Biomaterials: Bridging Biology, Engineering and Medicine

edited by

Tea Romasco

and

Carlos Fernando Mourão

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; biomedical devices; tissue regeneration; regenerative medicine; tissue engineering; biocompatibility; clinical translation; interdisciplinary research; validation and performance evaluation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials and Devices for Healthcare Applications)

Biomaterials in Regenerative Medicine: Design, Functionality, and Biomedical Potential

edited by Valentina Mitran,

Andreea-Mariana Negrescu

,

Valentina Dinca

and

Anişoara Cîmpean

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open

Keywords: biocompatibility; tissue engineering; biomaterial design; regenerative medicine; drug delivery systems; biomaterials/biointerface characterization; in vitro and in vivo evaluation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine)

Advanced Biomaterials for Oral Rehabilitation

edited by

Yuanyuan Han

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 11 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; oral rehabilitation; dental implants; tissue engineering; regenerative dentistry; nanotechnology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)

Polymers for Drug Delivery and Drug Release Systems

edited by

Abhi Bhadran

and

Mihaela C. Stefan

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 2 | Submission Open

Keywords: controlled drug release; polymeric nanoparticles; stimuli-responsive polymers; biocompatibility; targeted drug delivery; biodegradable polymer

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Drug Delivery)

Advanced Biomaterials and Biofabrication for Next-Generation Tissue Constructs

edited by Marco Antonio Alvarez-Pérez

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; tissue engineering; functional tissue construction; nanotechnology; mechanobiology; biofabrication; 3D and 4D printing; innovative materials; preclinical models; in vivo assessment; organoids; spheroids; AI-driven material design; advanced imaging; multi-omics; delivery systems; biomimesis of ECM; soft and hard tissues

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials and Devices for Healthcare Applications)

Advancements in 3D Printing of Biomaterials

edited by

Mohammad J. Mirzaali

and

Yageng Li

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; biomaterials; tissue regeneration; scaffold; implants; medical devices; bioprinting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis of Biomaterials via Advanced Technologies)

Advanced Dental Restorative Composite Materials

edited by Ramkumar Yadav and Anoj Meena

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13816 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental restorative composite materials; tribological analysis; resin composites or metal composites; direct and indirect restoration; physical and mechanical properties; thermal and thermomechanical properties; dental implant materials; filling materials; CAD/CAM resin materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)

Spotlight on Biomedical Coating Materials

edited by Xuebin Zheng and Kai Li

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3948 | Submission Open

Keywords: orthopedic implants; coating technology; biointerfaces; surface modification; cell– surface interactions

Cardiovascular Tissue Engineering: Current Status and Advances

edited by

Yuichi Matsuzaki

and

Ilia Fishbein

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8371 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular regenerative medicine; tissue engineering; functional biomaterials; in vitro mechanical property; computational modeling; large animal research; clinical research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine)

Property, Evaluation and Development of Dentin Materials

edited by

Ivana Šutej

and

Kristina Peros

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8150 | Submission Open

Keywords: dentin; calcified tissues; mechanical properties; biomaterials; restorative materials; viscoelasticity; biomimetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)

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

edited by

Monika Furko

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3215 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioglasses; bioceramics; hydroxyapatite; implants; scaffolds; 3D printing; tissue regeneration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials and Devices for Healthcare Applications)

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