3D Bioprinting Materials for Bone Tissue Engineering
A special issue of Journal of Functional Biomaterials (ISSN 2079-4983). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 December 2025 | Viewed by 21
Special Issue Editors
Interests: 3D printing; bioengineering; bone
Interests: bio fabrication; 3D printing; electrospinning; tissue engineering; dentistry
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Bioprinting is a rapidly developing field in bone tissue engineering. Three-dimensional bioprinting using appropriate biomaterials is one of the increasingly widely used technologies in bone tissue regeneration. This Special Issue focuses on the latest advancements in 3D bioprinting materials for bone tissue engineering, addressing the challenges of repairing and regenerating bone defects caused by trauma, disease, or ageing. It explores innovative biomaterials, bioinks, and fabrication techniques to create functional, patient-specific bone constructs. We welcome original research and review articles that cover, but are not limited to, the following topics:
- Biomaterials for Bone Bioprinting: Discussion of natural and synthetic polymers (e.g., alginate, gelatin, PCL), ceramics (e.g., hydroxyapatite, tricalcium phosphate), and composite materials that mimic bone's mechanical and biological properties.
- Bioink Development: Design of cell-laden bioinks with optimal printability, biocompatibility, and mechanical strength. Use of growth factors, nanoparticles, and stem cells to promote osteogenesis.
- Advanced Bioprinting Techniques: Applications of extrusion-based, inkjet, and laser-assisted bioprinting for precise bone scaffold fabrication.
This Special Issue highlights the interdisciplinary progress in 3D bioprinting for bone tissue engineering, showcasing how advanced materials and biomanufacturing techniques can revolutionize bone regeneration and bone repair. We look forward to your valuable contributions to this exciting Special Issue.
Dr. Nazanin Owji
Dr. Nileshkumar Dubey
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- 3D bioprinting
- bioinks
- biomaterials
- scaffolds
- bioprinting techniques
- bone regeneration
- bone repair
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