Metals for Biomedical Applications: From Experiments to Computer Models
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701). This special issue belongs to the section "Biobased and Biodegradable Metals".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 May 2022) | Viewed by 7859
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
One of the main aims of modern societies is to extend the life expectancy of their citizens. However, this extension has no meaning if it is not accompanied with an improvement in life quality, independently of the age range.
To achieve these objectives, the synergy of medicine and engineering is necessary. One of the fields where this collaboration has proven fruitful has been in the field of materials engineering. Biomaterials are the result of this close collaboration.
When talking about biomaterials, at first one can think of polymers. However, these materials do not possess the required properties for many biomedical applications. This is where metals come into play.
Progress in the field of metallic biomaterials requires not only experimentation with these materials, but also theoretical studies and the development of computer models. These studies allow us to understand the properties and response of these metals to the biological environment, helping to optimize biomedical design using them.
This special issue of Metals contemplates the publication of original research papers in the topic of metals as biomaterials. These investigations can be related with:
- Design
- Processing and manufacturing
- Physical/mechanical behaviour
- Degradation/environment interaction
- Theoretical models
- Mathematical modelling
- Computer simulation
- Experimental research
Manuscripts on mainly these topics are welcome to be considered for its publication.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Javier Aldazabal
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Metals is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- Biomaterial
- metallic implants
- manufacturing process
- additive manufacturing
- biocompatibility
- mechanical behaviour
- degradation
- computer modelling
- theoretical model
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- e-Book format: Special Issues with more than 10 articles can be published as dedicated e-books, ensuring wide and rapid dissemination.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.
