We are pleased to highlight the hot papers published in the Journal of Functional Biomaterials (ISSN: 2079-4983) last year. We invite you to read the selection of published papers listed below:

1. “Printability and Cell Viability in Extrusion-Based Bioprinting from Experimental, Computational, and Machine Learning Views”
by Ali Malekpour and Xiongbiao Chen
Journal of Functional Biomaterials 2022, 13(2), 40; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb13020040
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/13/2/40

2. “The Evolution of Molecular Recognition: From Antibodies to Molecularly Imprinted Polymers (MIPs) as Artificial Counterpart”
by Ortensia Ilaria Parisi, Fabrizio Francomano, Marco Dattilo, Francesco Patitucci, Sabrina Prete, Fabio Amone and Francesco Puoci
Journal of Functional Biomaterials 2022, 13(1), 12; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb13010012
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/13/1/12

3. “Surface Functionalization of Poly(l-lactide-co-glycolide) Membranes with RGD-Grafted Poly(2-oxazoline) for Periodontal Tissue Engineering”
by Anna M. Tryba, Małgorzata Krok-Borkowicz, Michał Kula, Natalia Piergies, Mateusz Marzec, Erik Wegener, Justyna Frączyk, Rainer Jordan, Beata Kolesińska, Dieter Scharnweber et al.
Journal of Functional Biomaterials 2022, 13(1), 4; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb13010004
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/13/1/4

4. “Engineering 3D Printed Scaffolds with Tunable Hydroxyapatite”
by Yoontae Kim, Eun-Jin Lee, Anthony P. Kotula, Shozo Takagi, Laurence Chow and Stella Alimperti
Journal of Functional Biomaterials 2022, 13(2), 34; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb13020034
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/13/2/34

5. “Biodegradable Iron and Porous Iron: Mechanical Properties, Degradation Behaviour, Manufacturing Routes and Biomedical Applications”
by Mariana Salama, Maria Fátima Vaz, Rogério Colaço, Catarina Santos and Maria Carmezim
Journal of Functional Biomaterials 2022, 13(2), 72; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb13020072
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/13/2/72

6. “Multi-Stimulus Responsive Multilayer Coating for Treatment of Device-Associated Infections”
by Wenlong Li, Guanping Hua, Jingfeng Cai, Yaming Zhou, Xi Zhou, Miao Wang, Xiumin Wang, Baoqing Fu and Lei Ren
Journal of Functional Biomaterials 2022, 13(1), 24; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb13010024
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/13/1/24

7. “Biomimetic PLGA/Strontium-Zinc Nano Hydroxyapatite Composite Scaffolds for Bone Regeneration”
by Mozan Hassan, Mohsin Sulaiman, Priya Dharshini Yuvaraju, Emmanuel Galiwango, Ihtesham ur Rehman, Ali H. Al-Marzouqi, Abbas Khaleel and Sahar Mohsin
Journal of Functional Biomaterials 2022, 13(1), 13; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb13010013
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/13/1/13

8. “GelMA Hydrogel Reinforced with 3D Printed PEGT/PBT Scaffolds for Supporting Epigenetically-Activated Human Bone Marrow Stromal Cells for Bone Repair”
by Kenny Man, Cesar Alcala, Naveen V. Mekhileri, Khoon S. Lim, Lin-Hua Jiang, Tim B. F. Woodfield and Xuebin B. Yang
Journal of Functional Biomaterials 2022, 13(2), 41; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb13020041
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/13/2/41

9. “Immunomodulation Effect of Biomaterials on Bone Formation”
by Tong Zhao, Zhuangzhuang Chu, Jun Ma and Liping Ouyang
Journal of Functional Biomaterials 2022, 13(3), 103; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb13030103
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/13/3/103

10. “Alginate-Based Bio-Composites and Their Potential Applications”
by Khmais Zdiri, Aurélie Cayla, Adel Elamri, Annaëlle Erard and Fabien Salaun
Journal of Functional Biomaterials 2022, 13(3), 117; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb13030117
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/13/3/117

11. “Biopolymer Nanoparticles for Nose-to-Brain Drug Delivery: A New Promising Approach for the Treatment of Neurological Diseases”
by Nicolò Montegiove, Eleonora Calzoni, Carla Emiliani and Alessio Cesaretti
Journal of Functional Biomaterials 2022, 13(3), 125; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb13030125
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/13/3/125

12. “Tissue-Engineered Models of the Human Brain: State-of-the-Art Analysis and Challenges”
by Giulia Tarricone, Irene Carmagnola and Valeria Chiono
Journal of Functional Biomaterials 2022, 13(3), 146; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb13030146
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/13/3/146

13.“3D Printing of Bioinert Oxide Ceramics for Medical Applications”
by Irene Buj-Corral and Aitor Tejo-Otero
Journal of Functional Biomaterials 2022, 13(3), 155; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb13030155
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/13/3/155

14. “Important Roles and Potential Uses of Natural and Synthetic Antimicrobial Peptides (AMPs) in Oral Diseases: Cavity, Periodontal Disease, and Thrush”
by Albert Donald Luong, Alyah Buzid and John H. T. Luong
Journal of Functional Biomaterials 2022, 13(4), 175; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb13040175
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/13/4/175

15. “Preparation and Use of Decellularized Extracellular Matrix for Tissue Engineering”
by Adam D. McInnes, Michael A. J. Moser and Xiongbiao Chen
Journal of Functional Biomaterials 2022, 13(4), 240; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb13040240
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/13/4/240