Preparation, Microstructure, and Mechanical Properties of Biomedical Metallic Materials
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 November 2026 | Viewed by 122
Special Issue Editor
Interests: thin-film processing; mechanical properties and characterization; adhesion and fracture of thin films; nanoindentation; pattern formation; irradiated materials properties and X-ray diffraction; biomedical materials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Biomedical metallic materials continue to advance rapidly as researchers develop alloys and processing routes that improve biocompatibility, mechanical reliability, and long‑term performance in physiological environments. Consequently, this Special Issue of Metals on the “Preparation, Microstructure, and Mechanical Properties of Biomedical Metallic Materials” focuses on the full pathway from material preparation to microstructural evolution to the resulting mechanical behavior of the developed metallic material, and seeks to emphasize how processing parameters, alloy chemistry, and surface modification govern functional properties. Contributions should explore emerging fabrication methods such as additive manufacturing, severe plastic deformation, and advanced thermomechanical treatments, alongside detailed characterization of grain structure, phase stability, corrosion behavior, and fatigue resistance. Particular attention will be devoted to materials used in implants, stents, orthopedic devices, and dental applications, where strength, ductility, wear resistance, and biological response must be balanced. By integrating experimental studies, modeling, and application‑driven design, the Special Issue aims to highlight new strategies for tailoring microstructure–property relationships and accelerating the development of safe, durable, and high‑performance metallic biomaterials.
Dr. Alex A. Volinsky
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- biomedical metallic materials
- microstructure–property relationships
- additive manufacturing
- biocompatibility and corrosion
- mechanical behavior and fatigue
- surface modification
- shape memory and superelastic alloys
- implant materials
- thermomechanical processing
- alloy design
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