Advances in Biomaterials—2nd Edition

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Dear Colleagues,

Biomaterials are materials that are put into the body for medical purposes, such as artificial joints, dentures, artificial blood vessels, artificial skin, and artificial organs. Research on biomaterials is conducted in the field of biomedical engineering. Research is conducted on materials, such as polymers and fiber materials, that can perform their intended functions when placed inside the body, such as materials that can be used for joints and blood vessels. Research is conducted in fields that focus on the functions of materials, such as structural/functional materials, mechanical materials/strength of materials, and composite materials/surface interface engineering. As a part of this topic, we would like to introduce biomaterials that are expected to be useful in future medical treatment.

Dr. Satoshi Komasa
Dr. Yoshiro Tahara
Prof. Dr. Tohru Sekino
Dr. Hideaki Sato
Prof. Dr. Yoshiya Hashimoto
Dr. Tetsuya Adachi
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Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Applied Sciences applsci	2.5	5.5	2011	19.8 Days	CHF 2400	Submit
Dentistry Journal dentistry	3.1	4.1	2013	21.5 Days	CHF 2000	Submit
Polymers polymers	4.9	9.7	2009	14 Days	CHF 2700	Submit
Applied Biosciences applbiosci	-	2.9	2022	23.4 Days	CHF 1000	Submit
Bioengineering bioengineering	3.7	5.3	2014	19.2 Days	CHF 2700	Submit
Materials materials	3.2	6.4	2008	15.2 Days	CHF 2600	Submit

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From Industry to Dentistry: A Comprehensive Review of Zeolite as a Next-Generation Multifunctional Filler for Enhanced Mechanical Reinforcement and Antimicrobial Efficacy

by Sohaib Fadhil Mohammed, Mohd Firdaus Yhaya, Abdul Fattah Nongman, Matheel Al-Rawas, Marwan N. Arbilei and Tahir Yusuf Noorani

Dent. J. 2025, 13(11), 540; https://doi.org/10.3390/dj13110540 - 14 Nov 2025

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Zeolites are becoming potentially important multifunctional fillers in dentistry, providing a distinctive blend of mechanical reinforcement, remineralization, and antimicrobial properties. Their crystalline aluminosilicate frameworks offer ion-exchange capacity, the controlled release of therapeutic ions (Ag⁺, Zn²⁺, Ca²⁺, Sr [...] Read more.

Zeolites are becoming potentially important multifunctional fillers in dentistry, providing a distinctive blend of mechanical reinforcement, remineralization, and antimicrobial properties. Their crystalline aluminosilicate frameworks offer ion-exchange capacity, the controlled release of therapeutic ions (Ag⁺, Zn²⁺, Ca²⁺, Sr²⁺, Cu²⁺), and compatibility with various dental composites. Sustainable and cost-effective zeolite production has become possible due to recent developments in synthetic strategies. These include the valorization of industrial and agricultural residues that are abundant in Si and Al. The incorporation of zeolites into dental adhesives, restorative composites, glass ionomer cements, root canal sealers, prosthetic materials, and implant coatings has been shown to improve mechanical stability and remineralization potential, and enhance antibacterial protection. The unique advantage of zeolites in integrating multifunctionality within a single system is emphasized when compared with other fillers, such as hydroxyapatite nanoparticles and bioactive glass. Nevertheless, obstacles persist with respect to clinical validation, regulatory pathways, and long-term biocompatibility. This review critically assesses the structure–function relationships, synthesis strategies, and dental applications of zeolites, while also delineating future perspectives for their translation into clinically approved, sustainable dental biomaterials. Full article

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Progress in Self-Repair Technology for Concrete Cracks via Biomineralization

by Meirong Zong, Wenhao Wang, Haozhe Ma, Nshuti Cedrick, Yuting Sun, Xiancui Yan, Hui Liu, Pinghua Zhu and Minqi Hua

Materials 2025, 18(21), 5004; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18215004 - 1 Nov 2025

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Biomineralized self-healing concrete is a type of concrete that, during its service life, induces the generation of calcium carbonate through the participation of microorganisms or active enzymes, thereby achieving self-repair of cracks at different times. Self-healing concrete based on biomineralization can achieve sustainable [...] Read more.

Biomineralized self-healing concrete is a type of concrete that, during its service life, induces the generation of calcium carbonate through the participation of microorganisms or active enzymes, thereby achieving self-repair of cracks at different times. Self-healing concrete based on biomineralization can achieve sustainable crack repair and could enhance the strength and extend the service life of buildings. This article comprehensively analyzes the latest progress in bio-self-healing concrete, including microbial-based self-healing, enzyme-induced calcium carbonate precipitation (EICP), microcapsule-loaded microbial in situ remediation, and bio-inorganic mineral synergist self-healing technology. The maximum repairable width of the crack is 2.0 mm, and concrete strength can be increased by 135%. These methods offer new insights and strategies for the repair of concrete cracks, providing fundamental knowledge for the later application of intelligent engineering of bio-self-healing concrete and the analysis of micro-interface mechanisms. At the same time, they clarify the practical possibility of microbial technology in building materials science and engineering and offer key theoretical support for the long-term development of China’s construction industry. Full article

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