Vibrational Spectroscopy and Imaging of Mineralized Tissues and Biomaterials
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Analytical Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 29
Special Issue Editor
Interests: tissue biomineralization; infrared spectroscopy and hyperspectral imaging; bone tissue engineering and biomechanics; machine learning in bone spectroscopy and disease diagnosis
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Dear Colleagues,
Vibrational spectroscopy and imaging techniques are powerful tools for analyzing the composition and structural organization of mineralized tissues and biomaterials. These techniques enable detailed characterization of organic and inorganic components at molecular and chemical levels, providing key insights into their formation, quality, and function. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and Raman spectroscopy, together with advanced spectral imaging modalities, have significantly enhanced our ability to assess a wide range of biological and synthetic mineralized structures at micro- and nanoscale resolutions.
The following Special Issue aims to highlight cutting-edge research in vibrational spectroscopy and imaging for the study of mineralized tissues and biomaterials. We welcome contributions that explore novel methodologies, fundamental research on biomineralization, translational studies aimed at advancing skeletal and dental tissue regeneration or diagnostic assessment, and machine learning applications in spectral data analysis. Researchers working across a range of disciplines, from basic science to biomedical applications, are encouraged to submit their work.
Dr. William Querido
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- vibrational spectroscopy
- infrared and Raman spectroscopy
- hyperspectral imaging
- biomineralization
- mineralized tissues and biomaterials
- skeletal and dental tissue engineering
- machine learning in spectral analysis
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