Biomimetic Coating Technologies and Biomaterials for Orthopedic Implants

Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to announce the Special Issue of Biomimetics, titled “Biomimetic Coating Technologies and Biomaterials for Orthopedic Implants”, exploring the transformative roles of biomimetic coatings and technologies in modern medical practice.

This Special Issue will assemble a collection of high-quality advancements in the field of medical research, specifically focusing on innovative biomimetic coating technologies and biomaterials designed to enhance orthopedic implant performances.

In the dynamic landscape of modern medicine, biomimetic coatings and technologies have emerged as key players for advancing orthopedic implantology. This Special Issue is dedicated to providing a comprehensive platform for researchers, practitioners, and academicians to contribute cutting-edge reviews and scientific papers. Submissions that explore diverse facets, including material design, innovative coating techniques, biocompatibility assessments, and clinical applications, are, therefore, highly encouraged as they will most significantly contribute to the advancement of biomimetic technologies in orthopedic implantology.

Nowadays, biomimetic coatings and materials are extensively designed to replicate the natural composition and structure of bone tissue. They provide a supportive environment for cell adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation. These innovations will address significant challenges in the field of orthopedic implantology, such as implant loosening, infection, and/or insufficient osseointegration.

We welcome submissions that cover, but are not limited to, the following research areas:

• Biomimetic coatings: advances in coating technologies that improve the surface properties of implants, including but not limited to hydroxyapatite, bioactive glasses, and/or composite coatings;
• Novel biomaterials: development and characterization of advanced biomaterials, such as biodegradable polymers, (nano)composites, and bioactive ceramics, designed to mimic the extracellular matrix;
• Surface modification techniques: innovations in surface modification techniques, such as plasma spraying, electrospinning, and/or chemical vapor deposition, to enhance biological responses;
• Biofunctionalization: functionalization of implant surfaces with peptides, growth factors, and other bioactive molecules to promote osseointegration and tissue regeneration;
• Nanotechnology in orthopedics: utilization of nanotechnology to create nanostructured surfaces and materials that enhance cellular interactions and implant performance.

As demand for orthopedic implants with improved performance, longevity, and biocompatibility continues to grow, the goal of this Special Issue is, thus, to showcase the latest advancements in biomimetic approaches and their significant roles in addressing these challenges.

We look forward to receiving your invaluable reviews and scientific papers in order to make this Special Issue a pivotal resource for advancing biomimetic technologies in orthopedic implantology. Please refer to our submission guidelines for details on manuscript preparation and submission.

Dr. Liviu Duta
Dr. Valentina Grumezescu
Guest Editors

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. Biomimetics 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 2200 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.

• biomimetic coatings
• innovative coating technologies
• advanced biomaterials
• natural/synthetic polymers with bioactive properties
• tissue regeneration
• biocompatibility assessment
• nanofibers in orthopedic implants
• in vitro and in vivo testing