Advancements in Hydroxyapatite-Based Materials
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 February 2026 | Viewed by 19
Special Issue Editors
Interests: environmentally functional materials; soil remediation; heavy metals; hydroxyapatite-modified biochar/hydrochar composites; phytoremediation; waste treatment and disposal
Interests: environmental behaviors of pollutants; phosphorus-related materials; soil remediation; water pollution control; waste treatment and disposal
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Hydroxyapatite (HAP)-based materials have gained significant attention in biomedical, environmental, and engineering applications due to their excellent biocompatibility, bioactivity, and tunable physicochemical properties. Research in this field spans synthesis methods; structural modifications; mechanical, physicochemical, and biological characterization; and innovative applications in biomedicine, environmental remediation, catalysis, optics, and heritage conservation. The growing demand for advanced HAP-based materials has motivated researchers to explore novel fabrication techniques, composite designs, and functionalization strategies to enhance performance. This Special Issue in Materials serves as a platform for high-quality research on HAP-based materials, covering topics such as the following:
- Novel synthesis and modification approaches (e.g., nano-HAP, doped/composite HAP);
- Structural, mechanical, and biological property evaluation;
- Multifunctional applications in biomedicine, environmental remediation, catalysis, optics, and heritage conservation;
- Advanced characterization and computational modeling.
We invite contributions that address the fundamental and applied aspects of HAP materials, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Jiang Xiao
Prof. Dr. Shitong Yang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- HAP-based composites
- advanced preparation method
- biomedical materials
- environmental remediation
- catalytic carrier
- optical applications
- heritage conservation
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