Surfaces Modification and Analysis for Innovative Biomaterials

Dear Colleagues,

The surface of a biomaterial defines its reactivity, driving biological responses. Therefore, the physico-chemical features of biomaterial surfaces require special attention. Indeed, they could be properly tuned in order to elicit specific bioreactions, leading to a safe and predictable biomaterial integration.

To reach this goal, several surface modification strategies are available, including chemical and electrochemical functionalizations, modifications of topography and/or morphology. Each of these treatments demands an accurate analysis of the modified surface. Hence, surface characterization techniques contribute to the biomaterial optimization, exploring and predicting in vivo and in vitro interactions, monitoring reproducibility, contaminations and stability, shedding light on biomaterials’ advantages and drawbacks.

Contributions to this Special Issue are welcomed on all topics of biomaterial surface modification and analysis. Especially appreciated are papers dealing with new strategies to direct and control surface-driven interactions or works that discuss the main progresses in surface modification and analyses from a critical perspective.

Prof. Elvira De Giglio
Guest Editor

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