Challenges and Innovations in Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering
A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Cell Biology and Tissue Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 August 2026 | Viewed by 6
Special Issue Editors
Interests: glycoscience; biomaterials; nanoparticles; hydrogels; immunotherapy
Interests: material
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent advances in biomaterials have greatly expanded the frontiers of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Yet, many challenges remain in designing materials that can truly recapitulate the complexity of native tissues, dynamically interact with cells, and promote functional regeneration. This Special Issue aims to highlight the latest progress, emerging concepts, and persistent barriers in the development and application of biomaterials for tissue repair and regeneration.
We invite original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that explore innovative materials design, fabrication strategies, and bioengineering approaches to address unmet clinical needs. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, smart and bio-responsive materials, hydrogel and nanoparticle systems for controlled delivery, extracellular matrix–mimicking scaffolds, microfluidic and 3D bioprinting platforms, and translational studies bridging laboratory findings to clinical applications.
By bringing together contributions from multidisciplinary fields—including materials chemistry, biology, and engineering—this Special Issue seeks to foster a deeper understanding of the interplay between biomaterials and biological systems. Through this collection, we aim to identify key challenges, inspire new directions, and accelerate innovations that will shape the next generation of tissue engineering strategies.
Researchers working on the design, engineering, characterization, and application of advanced biomaterials are warmly encouraged to contribute their latest findings to this Special Issue.
Dr. Fei Fan
Dr. Donny Hanjaya-Putra
Dr. Loan Bui
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- hydrogels
- nanoparticles
- extracellular matrix
- microfluidics
- bio-responsive
- tissue engineering
- regenerative medicine
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