Announcements

We would like to invite you to attend the 2nd International Online Conference on Functional Biomaterials organized by MDPI Journal of Functional Biomaterials (JFB, ISSN: 2079-4983, Impact Factor: 5.2), which will take place from 8 to 10 July 2026.

Conference Chair:

• Prof. Dr. Pankaj Vadgama, School of Engineering and Materials Science, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK.

Topics of interest:
S1. Dental Biomaterials;
S2. Bone Biomaterials;
S3. Antibacterial Biomaterials and Surfaces;
S4. Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine;
S5. Biomaterials for Drug Delivery and Therapy;
S6. Biomaterials and Implantable Devices for Healthcare;
S7. Bioprinting and Bio-Fabrication;
S8. Reactive/Smart Biomaterials.

Important dates:
Deadline for early bird registration: 6 May 2026;
Registration deadline: 2 July 2026.

Guide for authors:
To register for this event, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCFB2026?section=#registration.

For details regarding abstract submission, poster and slide submission, and publication opportunities, please refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCFB2026?section=#instructions.

For any enquiries regarding this event, please contact iocfb2026@mdpi.com.

We look forward to seeing you at the 2nd International Online Conference on Functional Biomaterials.

Journal of Functional Biomaterials (JFB, ISSN: 2079-4983) is pleased to add the following 44 researchers to the 2026 Early Career Editorial Board and congratulates them on becoming part of the JFB community!

	Name: Dr. Jinke Chang Affiliation: Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 3PJ, UK Research interests: medical devices; biomimetic engineering; biomaterials and 3D printing; machine learning; AI for healthcare
	Name: Dr. Uros Josic Affiliation: Department for Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy Research interests: resin cements; push-out bond strength; root dentin; adhesive dentistry; cross-linkers; systematic reviews
	Name: Dr. Panoraia Siafaka Affiliation: Program of Pharmacy, Department of Life Sciences, School of Sciences, European University Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus Research interests: formulations; drug delivery; biomaterials; nanocarriers; hydrogels; nanotechnology; polymers
	Name: Dr. Huilong Luo Affiliation: School of Pharmacy, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China Research interests: In vivo biopharmaceuticals; microecological therapy; clinical pharmacy; quantitative pharmacology; microbial pharmacy and its in vivo processes
	Name: Dr. Zhenhua Tian Affiliation: College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an 710021, China Research interests: collagen; nanomaterials; hydrogel; structure–property relationships
	Name: Dr. Junfeng Zhang Affiliation: Medical School, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China Research interests: screening for novel tumor targets; developing integrated diagnostic and therapeutic intelligent targeted nanoparticles
	Name: Dr. Nicholas Fischer Affiliation: Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA Research interests: dentistry; antimicrobial peptides; implants; surfaces; hemidesmosomes; epithelium; bioinstruction; extracellular matrix
	Name: Dr. Ajita Jindal Affiliation: The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA Research interests: nanotechnology; biotechnology and tissue engineering based biointerface research
	Name: Dr. Liangbin Zhou Affiliation: Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China Research interests: tissue engineering; biomaterials; 3D-(bio)printing; organs-on-chips (OoCs)
	Name: Dr. Yiling Zhong Affiliation: College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China Research interests: nanomedicine delivery systems; nanobiomaterials; nanomedicine; immunotherapy
	Name: Dr. Yinjia Cheng Affiliation: School of Chemistry and Materials Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, China Research interests: biomedical polymer materials
	Name: Dr. Dominik Schauenburg Affiliation: 1. Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine (MERLN), Maastricht University, Universiteitssingel 40, 6229 ER Maastricht, the Netherlands; 2. Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz, Germany Research interests: dynamic-covalent chemistry; biomaterials; regenerative medicine; drug delivery
	Name: Dr. Magdalena Sycińska-Dziarnowska Affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, 70111 Szczecin, Poland Research interests: dental biomaterials; orthodontics; implantology
	Name: Dr. Martina Lenzuni Affiliation: Institute of Electronics, Computer and Telecommunication Engineering (IEIIT)—National Research Council of Italy (CNR), 16163 Genoa, Italy Research interests: biomaterials; nanotechnology; tissue regeneration; EMF for health; cell–material interactions; stimuli-responsive materials; computational material science; hydrogel
	Name: Dr. Wenhao Wang Affiliation: School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China Research interests: drug delivery; microneedles; hydrogels; pulmonary delivery
	Name: Dr. Mohammed Zahedul Islam Affiliation: ADA Forsyth Institute, Somerville, MA 02143, USA Research interests: biomaterials; cariology; restorative dentistry; translational research
	Name: Dr. Mohammadali Sahebalzamani Affiliation: 1. Centre for Medical Engineering Research, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland; 2. Biodesign Europe, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland Research interests: biomedical materials; tissue engineering; bone scaffolds; preclinical research; regenerative medicine
	Name: Dr. Santosh Kumar Parupelli Affiliation: College of Engineering, North Carolina A & T State University, Greensboro, NC 27411, USA Research interests: additive manufacturing; biomaterials; artificial intelligence; tissue engineering; 3D printing; integrated micro-/biomanufacturing
	Name: Dr. Swathi Naidu Vakamulla Raghu Affiliation: Chemistry and Structure of Novel Materials, University of Siegen, Paul-Bonatz-Str. 9-11, 57076 Siegen, Germany Research interests: functional materials; drug-delivery; nanostructures; nanomaterials; implants; surface modifications; biomechanics; organic molecules; coatings; vesicles
	Name: Dr. Antonio Laganà Affiliation: Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy Research interests: epidemiology of infectious diseases; vaccinations; public health; environmental health; climate change and infectious diseases
	Name: Dr. Samira Farjaminejad Affiliation: Department of Health Services Research and Management, School of Health and Psychological Sciences, City, University of London, London WC1E 7HU, UK Research interests: biomaterial; tissue engineering; drug delivery; nanoparticles
	Name: Dr. Marija S. Milić Affiliation: School of Dental Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia Research interests: bone regeneration; dental medicine
	Name: Dr. Lorenzo Vannozzi Affiliation: The BioRobotics Institute, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Piazza Martiri della Libertà 33, 56127 Pisa, Italy Research interests: design and the development of biomaterials for tissue engineering; muscle cell-based actuators; platforms for advanced medical therapies
	Name: Dr. Krishan Kumar Affiliation: POLYMAT, Applied Chemistry Department, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Paseo Manuel de Lardizábal, 3, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain Research interests: polymer biomaterials
	Name: Dr. Girum Getachew Demissie Affiliation: Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 106335, Taiwan Research interests: nanobiotechnology; quantum dots; cancer therapy
	Name: Dr. Nunzia Gallo Affiliation: Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, Lecce, Italy Research interests: biomaterials; regenerative medicine; collagen
	Name: Dr. Ismat Ullah Affiliation: Suzhou Institute of Naonotech and Nanobionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, China Research interests: nanomedicine; tissue engineering; electrospinning; biomaterials science
	Name: Dr. Nithyadevi Duraisamy Affiliation: Department of Digital Engineering, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, School of Engineering, College of Science, Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY, USA Research interests: functional biomaterials; targeted drug therapy; tissue engineering and regenerative medicine; nano-biomaterials
	Name: Dr. Haitao Yuan Affiliation: Center for Drug Research and Development, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Preparations, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China Research interests: targeted drug delivery; tumor immunotherapy; antibacterial; diabetic wound infection; visceral inflammation; plant-derived exosomes; Chinese herbal medicine; self-assembled drugs; liver and kidney diseases; natural products; drug target; anti-inflammatory mechanism
	Name: Dr. Hyun-Jung Kim Affiliation: College of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea Research interests: clinical dentistry; esthetic dentistry; restorative dentistry; dental regeneration; endodontics; composite resins; dental biomaterials; teeth whitening; biomechanics
	Name: Dr. Probal Basu Affiliation: 1. CÚRAM Research Ireland Centre for Medical Devices, Dublin, Ireland; 2. School of Mechanical Engineering, Technological University Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; 3. Tissue Engineering Research Group (TERG), Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, D02 YN77 Dublin, Ireland Research interests: biomaterials; polymers; tissue engineering
	Name: Dr. Chen Zong Affiliation: College of Dental Medicine, Irving Medical Center, Columbia University, New York, NY 10032, USA Research interests: dentistry; nanoparticles; stem cells; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; orthodontics
	Name: Dr. Hao Sun Affiliation: Molecular Biology, University College London, London, UK Research interests: nanomaterials; cancer therapy; drug delivery; photocatalytic degradation; 3D tumor cultures; chitosan; immunotherapy; nanocomposite
	Name: Dr. Marcin Wekwejt Affiliation: 1 Department of Biomaterials Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gdańsk, Poland; 2 Laboratory for Biomaterials and Bioengineering (CRC-Tier I), Department of Min-Met-Materials Eng & Regenerative Medicine, CHU de Québec, Laval University, Québec City, QC, Canada Research interests: biomaterials; bioactivity; biofunctionality; bone cement; dual-setting materials; magnesium phosphate; natural hydrogels; biocomposite; antibacterial properties
	Name: Dr. Yuanyuan Han Affiliation: Periodontics and Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA Research interests: dental stem cells; regenerative medicine; tissue engineering; biomaterial
	Name: Dr. Elisa Batoni Affiliation: 1 Research Center E. Piaggio, University of Pisa, 56125 Pisa, Italy; 2 Department of Information Engineering, University of Pisa, 56125 Pisa, Italy Research interests: tissue engineering; biofabrication; 3D printing; biomaterials; scaffolds; bone in vitro models
	Name: Dr. Sharun Khan Affiliation: Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, Gistrup, Denmark Research interests: regenerative medicine; tissue engineering; bone tissue engineering; wound healing; stem; cell therapy; mesenchymal stem cells; animal models; hydrogel; cartilage regeneration; stromal vascular fraction; platelet-rich plasma
	Name: Dr. Cheng Ma Affiliation: State Key Laboratory of Advanced Medical Materials and Devices, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Neuromodulation and Neurorepair, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Tianjin Institutes of Health Science, Chinese Academy of Medical Science & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin 300192, China Research interests: mechanisms, therapeutic strategies, and repair of central nervous system disorders; development of advanced smart biomaterials; functional and mechanistic studies on external field stimulation techniques
	Name: Dr. Andreea Mariana Negrescu Affiliation: Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania Research interests: functional biomaterials; biocompatibility; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; cell biology; biomedical materials
	Name: Dr. Thiago Domingues Stocco Affiliation: Bioengineering Program, Scientific and Technological Institute, Brazil University, São Paulo, SP, Brazil Research interests: tissue engineering; biomaterials; bioprinting; nanotechnology; regenerative medicine; rehabilitation; orthopedic disorders
	Name: Dr. Jayaramudu Tippabattini Affiliation: Civil and Environmental Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 501 E. St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA Research interests: polymer-based biomedical smart nanomaterials; biomedical nanotechnology; biopolymers and smart hydrogels; nanomaterials and nanocomposites; polymer-based drug delivery systems; antimicrobial and wound healing materials sustainable and functional materials
	Name: Dr. Kevin Arnke Affiliation: Center for Preclinical Development, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland Research interests: ECM; cutaneous wound healing; bone regeneration; MSCs
	Name: Dr. Cheng Wang Affiliation: School of Computer Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China Research interests: biodegradable metals for biomedical use; spatially resolved micro-area electrochemistry; mechanism of metal electrochemical corrosion
	Name: Dr. Yuan Gao Affiliation: 1. Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China; 2. University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China Research interests: nano-adjuvant; vaccine delivery system; natural product extraction; functional biomicrospheres

We are pleased to share that the Journal of Functional Biomaterials (JFB, ISSN: 2079-4983) has received an updated CiteScore of 9.7 in June 2026. The CiteScore ranks the journal 66 out of 342 titles (Q1) in the “Biomedical Engineering” category, and 37 out of 146 titles (Q1) in the “Biomaterials” category, an impressive achievement for a journal running in Volume 17.

You can find more statistics on https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jfb/stats.

The current CiteScores measure the average number of citations within a journal over a four-year window (2022–2025). The Scopus database provides a comprehensive suite of metrics that support informed publishing strategies, research evaluation and enable benchmarking of journal performance.

This achievement reflects the collective efforts of our authors, reviewers, and editors. Together we will continue to track the progress of the Journal of Functional Biomaterials and its growing impact in the biomaterials field.

We are pleased to highlight the hot papers published in the Journal of Functional Biomaterials (JFB, ISSN: 2079-4983) in the Section “Antibacterial Biomaterials”. We invite you to read the selection of published papers listed below:

1. “Recent Advances in the Preparation, Antibacterial Mechanisms, and Applications of Chitosan”
by Kunjian Wu, Ziyuan Yan, Ziyang Wu, Jiaye Li, Wendi Zhong, Linyu Ding, Tian Zhong and Tao Jiang
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(11), 318; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15110318
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/11/318

2. “Antibacterial Size Effect of ZnO Nanoparticles and Their Role as Additives in Emulsion Waterborne Paint”
by Imroi El-Habib, Hassan Maatouk, Alex Lemarchand, Sarah Dine, Anne Roynette, Christine Mielcarek, Mamadou Traoré and Rabah Azouani
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(7), 195; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15070195
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/7/195

3. “Zinc Oxide-Based Nanomaterials for Microbiostatic Activities: A Review”
by Alemtsehay Tesfay Reda, Jae Yeon Park and Yong Tae Park
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(4), 103; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15040103
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/4/103

4. “Antibacterial and Antibiofouling Activities of Carbon Polymerized Dots/Polyurethane and C₆₀/Polyurethane Composite Films”
by Zoran M. Marković, Milica D. Budimir Filimonović, Dušan D. Milivojević, Janez Kovač and Biljana M. Todorović Marković
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(3), 73; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15040083
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/3/73

5. “Reduction in Pathogenic Biofilms by the Photoactive Composite of Bacterial Cellulose and Nanochitosan Dots under Blue and Green Light”
by Danica Z. Zmejkoski, Nemanja M. Zdravković, Milica D. Budimir Filimonović, Vladimir B. Pavlović, Svetlana V. Butulija, Dušan D. Milivojević, Zoran M. Marković and Biljana M. Todorović Marković
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(3), 72; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15030072
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/3/72

6. “Surface Properties of a Biocompatible Thermoplastic Polyurethane and Its Anti-Adhesive Effect against E. coli and S. aureus”
by Elisa Restivo, Emanuela Peluso, Nora Bloise, Giovanni Lo Bello, Giovanna Bruni, Marialaura Giannaccari, Roberto Raiteri, Lorenzo Fassina and Livia Visai
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(1), 24; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15010024
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/1/24

7. “Suspension-Sprayed Calcium Phosphate Coatings with Antibacterial Properties”
by Maria Carolina Lanzino, Long-Quan R. V. Le, Anika Höppel, Andreas Killinger, Wolfgang Rheinheimer, Sofia Dembski, Ali Al-Ahmad, Hermann O. Mayr and Michael Seidenstuecker
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(10), 281; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15100281
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/10/281

8. “Effect of Surface-Immobilized States of Antimicrobial Peptides on Their Ability to Disrupt Bacterial Cell Membrane Structure”
by Tong Lou, Xueqiang Zhuang, Jiangfan Chang, Yali Gao and Xiuqin Bai
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(11), 315; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15110315
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/11/315

9. “Engineering Metal-Organic Frameworks for Enhanced Antimicrobial Efficacy: Synthesis Methodologies, Mechanistic Perspectives, and Versatile Applications”
by Zaixiang Zheng, Junnan Cui, Shutong Wu, Zhimin Cao and Pan Cao
J. Funct. Biomater. 2025, 16(9), 353; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb16030088
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/16/9/353

10. “Preparation of Zinc-Doped Hydroxyapatite Ceramics and Evaluation of Biocompatibility and Antibacterial Activity”
by Massimo Corsalini, Giuseppe Barile, Francesco Ranieri, Edvige Morea, Tommaso Corsalini, Saverio Capodiferro and Rosario Roberto Palumbo
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 16(3), 88; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15060149
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/16/3/88

11. “Application of Antimicrobial Peptides (AMPs) in Treatment of Osteomyelitis in Human and Veterinary Orthopedics”
by Dominika Nguyen Ngoc, Michał Latalski, Anna Danielewicz, Tomasz Szponder, Joanna Wessely-Szponder and Ewa Mazur
J. Funct. Biomater. 2025, 16(3), 90; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb16030090
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/16/3/90

We are pleased to highlight the hot papers published in the Journal of Functional Biomaterials (JFB, ISSN: 2079-4983) in the Section “Biomaterials and Devices for Healthcare Applications”. We invite you to read the selection of published papers listed below:

1. “Sericin Protein: Structure, Properties, and Applications”
by Rony Aad, Ivana Dragojlov and Simone Vesentini
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(11), 322; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15110322
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/11/322

2. “Biomaterials Adapted to Vat Photopolymerization in 3D Printing: Characteristics and Medical Applications”
by Iosif-Aliodor Timofticiuc, Octavian Călinescu, Adrian Iftime, Serban Dragosloveanu, Ana Caruntu, Andreea-Elena Scheau, Ioana Anca Badarau, Andreea Cristiana Didilescu, Constantin Caruntu and Cristian Scheau
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(1), 7; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15010007
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/1/7

3. “Synthesis, Functionalization, and Biomedical Applications of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles (IONPs)”
by Mostafa Salehirozveh, Parisa Dehghani and Ivan Mijakovic
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(11), 340; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15110340
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/11/340

4. “The Incorporation of Zinc into Hydroxyapatite and Its Influence on the Cellular Response to Biomaterials: A Systematic Review”
by Jessica Dornelas, Giselle Dornelas, Alexandre Rossi, Adriano Piattelli, Natalia Di Pietro, Tea Romasco, Carlos Fernando Mourão and Gutemberg Gomes Alves
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(7), 178; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15070178
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/7/178

5. “Advancements in Biomedical Applications of Calcium Phosphate Glass and Glass-Based Devices—A Review”
by Jawad T. Pandayil, Nadia G. Boetti and Davide Janner
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(3), 79; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15030079
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/3/79

6. “Chitosan-Stabilized Selenium Nanoparticles Alleviate High-Fat Diet-Induced Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) by Modulating the Gut Barrier Function and Microbiota”
by Yuhang Luo, Shujiang Peng, Jintao Cheng, Hongli Yang, Lin Lin, Guiling Yang, Yuanxiang Jin, Qingchi Wang and Zhengshun Wen
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(8), 236; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15080236
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/8/236

7. “Short-Term Hydrolytic Degradation of Mechanical Properties of Absorbable Surgical Sutures: A Comparative Study”
by Jakub Szabelski and Robert Karpiński
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(9), 273; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15090273
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/9/273

8. “Toxicological Evaluation toward Refined Montmorillonite with Human Colon Associated Cells and Human Skin Associated Cells”
by Zhou Wang, Yibei Jiang, Guangjian Tian, Chuyu Zhu and Yi Zhang
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(3), 75; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15030075
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/3/75

9.“Hydrogels and Carbon Nanotubes: Composite Electrode Materials for Long-Term Electrocardiography Monitoring”
by Leszek Kolodziej, Olga Iwasińska-Kowalska, Grzegorz Wróblewski, Tomasz Giżewski, Małgorzata Jakubowska and Agnieszka Lekawa-Raus
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(5), 113; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15050113
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/5/113

10. “Development of a Nanoparticle System for Controlled Release in Bioprinted Respiratory Scaffolds”
by Amanda Zimmerling, Christina Sunil, Yan Zhou and Xiongbiao Chen
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(1), 20; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15010020
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/1/20

11. “Toxicity Assessment of New Ag-ZnO/AgO Nanocomposites: An In Vitro and In Vivo Approach”
by José Rodrigues do Carmo Neto, Pablo Igor Ribeiro Franco, Yarlla Loyane Lira Braga, Jordana Fernandes de Oliveira, Hugo Felix Perini, Luís Fernando Duarte Albuquerque, Danieli Brolo Martins, Fernanda Rodrigues Helmo, Anderson Assunção Andrade, Marina Pacheco Miguel et al.
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(3), 51; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15030051
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/3/51

We are pleased to highlight the hot papers published in the Journal of Functional Biomaterials (JFB, ISSN: 2079-4983) in the Section “Biomaterials for Cancer Therapies”. We invite you to read the selection of published papers listed below:

1. “Mannan-Decorated Lipid Calcium Phosphate Nanoparticle Vaccine Increased the Antitumor Immune Response by Modulating the Tumor Microenvironment”
by Liusheng Wu, Lei Yang, Xinye Qian, Wang Hu, Shuang Wang and Jun Yan
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(8), 229; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15080229
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/8/229

2. “Iron Oxide Nanoparticles: Parameters for Optimized Photoconversion Efficiency in Synergistic Cancer Treatment”
by Tsenka Grancharova, Plamen Zagorchev and Bissera Pilicheva
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(8), 207; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15080207
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/8/207

3. “Multifunctional ZnO@DOX/ICG-LMHP Nanoparticles for Synergistic Multimodal Antitumor Activity”
by Zhuoyue Li, Jingru Wang, Junwei Liu, Jianming Yu, Jingwen Wang, Hui Wang, Qingchao Wei, Man Liu, Meiqi Xu, Zhenhan Feng et al.
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(2), 35; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15020035
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/2/35

4. “A Comprehensive Study on Folate-Targeted Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles Loaded with 5-Fluorouracil for the Enhanced Treatment of Gynecological Cancers”
by Aliyah Almomen and Adel Alhowyan
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(3), 74; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15030074
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/3/74

5. “Piezoelectric Nanomaterials for Cancer Therapy: Current Research and Future Perspectives on Glioblastoma”
by Zayne Knight, Amalia Ruiz and Jacobo Elies
J. Funct. Biomater. 2025, 16(4), 114; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb16040114
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/16/4/114

6. “Targeting Reactive Oxygen Species for Diagnosis of Various Diseases”
by Moung Young Lee, Donguk Lee, Dayun Choi, Kye S. Kim and Peter M. Kang
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(12), 378; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15120378
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/12/378

7. “Applications of Cu²⁺-Loaded Silica Nanoparticles to Photothermal Therapy and Tumor-Specific Fluorescence Imaging”
by Ji-Ho Park, Yejin Sung, SeongHoon Jo, Seung Ho Lee, Ju Hee Ryu, In-Cheol Sun and Cheol-Hee Ahn
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(4), 81; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15040081
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/4/81

8. “Novel Flavin Mononucleotide-Functionalized Cerium Fluoride Nanoparticles for Selective Enhanced X-Ray-Induced Photodynamic Therapy”
by Anastasia I. Kornienko, Maria A. Teplonogova, Marina P. Shevelyova, Matvei A. Popkov, Anton L. Popov, Vladimir E. Ivanov and Nelli R. Popova
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(12), 373; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15120373
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/12/373

9. “Regulation of Oxygen in the Tumor Microenvironment Synergizes with Immunotherapy to Suppress Tumor Progression”
by Shoucheng Wang, Yongjie Chi, Danyang Wang, Kai Zhao and Lianyan Wang
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(12), 357; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15120357
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/12/357

10. “Material-Driven Therapeutics: Functional Nanomaterial Design Paradigms Revolutionizing Osteosarcoma Treatment”
by Zewei Zhang, Fang He, Wenqu Li, Beibei Liu, Cheng Deng and Xiaojuan Qin
J. Funct. Biomater. 2025, 16(6), 213; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb16060213
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/16/6/213

We are pleased to highlight the hot papers published in the Journal of Functional Biomaterials (JFB, ISSN: 2079-4983) in the Section “Biomaterials for Drug Delivery”. We invite you to read the selection of published papers listed below:

1. “Biodegradable and Stimuli-Responsive Nanomaterials for Targeted Drug Delivery in Autoimmune Diseases”
by Nargish Parvin, Sang Woo Joo and Tapas K. Mandal
J. Funct. Biomater. 2025, 16(1), 24; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb16010024
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/16/1/24

2. “Multifunctional Iron Oxide Nanoparticles as Promising Magnetic Biomaterials in Drug Delivery: A Review”
by Katja Vasić, Željko Knez and Maja Leitgeb
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(8), 227; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15080227
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/8/227

3. “Antibiotic-Loaded Nano-Sized Delivery Systems: An Insight into Gentamicin and Vancomycin”
by Silvia Pisani, Shafia Tufail, Mariella Rosalia, Rossella Dorati, Ida Genta, Enrica Chiesa and Bice Conti
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(7), 194; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15070194
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/7/194

4. “Advancements in Hybrid Cellulose-Based Films: Innovations and Applications in 2D Nano-Delivery Systems”
by Ghazaleh Ramezani, Ion Stiharu, Theo G. M. van de Ven and Vahe Nerguizian
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(4), 93; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15040093
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/4/93

5. “Modulated-Diameter Zirconia Nanotubes for Controlled Drug Release—Bye to the Burst”
by Gabriel Onyenso, Swathi Naidu Vakamulla Raghu, Patrick Hartwich and Manuela Sonja Killian
J. Funct. Biomater. 2025, 16(2), 37; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb16020037
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/16/2/37

6. “From Blood to Therapy: The Revolutionary Application of Platelets in Cancer-Targeted Drug Delivery”
by Lijuan Xie, Fengxu Gan, Yun Hu, Yibin Zheng, Junshan Lan, Yuting Liu, Xiaofang Zhou, Jianyu Zheng, Xing Zhou and Jie Lou
J. Funct. Biomater. 2025, 16(1), 15; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb16010015
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/16/1/15

7. “Effect of DMSO on Structural Properties of DMPC and DPPC Liposome Suspensions”
by Luísa M. P. F. Amaral, Maria Rangel and Margarida Bastos
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(3), 67; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15030067
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/3/67

8. “Natural Biomolecule Ovomucin–Chitosan Oligosaccharide Self-Assembly Nanogel for Lutein Application Enhancement: Characterization, Environmental Stability and Bioavailability”
by Qi Xu, Haoye Teng, Xuanchen Li, Zhenqing Zhang, Yumeng Han and Haixin Sun
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(4), 111; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15040111
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/4/111

9. “Core–Shell Microspheres with Encapsulated Gold Nanoparticle Carriers for Controlled Release of Anti-Cancer Drugs”
by Lin Guo, Qilong Zhao and Min Wang
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(10), 277; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15100277
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/10/277

10. “Polycarbonate-Based Copolymer Micelles as Biodegradable Carriers of Anticancer Podophyllotoxin or Juniper Extracts”
by Radostina G. Kalinova, Ivaylo V. Dimitrov, Diana I. Ivanova, Yana E. Ilieva, Alexander N. Tashev, Maya M. Zaharieva, George Angelov and Hristo M. Najdenski
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(3), 53; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15030053
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/3/53

We are pleased to highlight the hot papers published in the Journal of Functional Biomaterials (JFB, ISSN: 2079-4983) in the Section “Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine”. We invite you to read the selection of published papers listed below:

1. “Recent Advancements in Chitosan-Based Biomaterials for Wound Healing”
by Jahnavi Shah, Dhruv Patel, Dnyaneshwari Rananavare, Dev Hudson, Maxwell Tran, Rene Schloss, Noshir Langrana, Francois Berthiaume and Suneel Kumar
J. Funct. Biomater. 2025, 16(2), 45; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb16020045
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/16/2/45、

2. “Biomaterial Scaffolds for Periodontal Tissue Engineering”
by Huanhuan Chen, Guangying Song, Tianmin Xu, Chenda Meng, Yunfan Zhang, Tianyi Xin, Tingting Yu, Yifan Lin and Bing Han
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(8), 233; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15080233
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/8/233

3. “Recent Progress in the Application of Electrospinning Technology in the Biomedical Field”
by Qun Wang, Peng Ji, Tian Bu, Yating Mao, Hailun He and Naijing Ge
J. Funct. Biomater. 2025, 16(7), 266; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb16070266
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/16/7/266

4. “Three-Dimensional Printing/Bioprinting and Cellular Therapies for Regenerative Medicine: Current Advances”
by Ana Catarina Sousa, Rui Alvites, Bruna Lopes, Patrícia Sousa, Alícia Moreira, André Coelho, José Domingos Santos, Luís Atayde, Nuno Alves and Ana Colette Maurício
J. Funct. Biomater. 2025, 16(1), 28; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb16010028
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/16/1/28

5. “Recent Advances in 3D Bioprinting of Porous Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering: A Narrative and Critical Review”
by David Picado-Tejero, Laura Mendoza-Cerezo, Jesús M. Rodríguez-Rego, Juan P. Carrasco-Amador and Alfonso C. Marcos-Romero
J. Funct. Biomater. 2025, 16(9), 328; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb16090328
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/16/9/328

6. “The Use of Functional Biomaterials in Aesthetic and Functional Restoration in Orbital Surgery”
by Kevin Y. Wu, Jamie K. Fujioka, Patrick Daigle and Simon D. Tran
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(2), 33; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15020033
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/2/33

7. “In Vitro Wound-Healing Potential of Phenolic and Polysaccharide Extracts of Aloe vera Gel”
by Andreea Iosageanu, Elena Mihai, Ana-Maria Seciu-Grama, Elena Utoiu, Alexandra Gaspar-Pintiliescu, Florentina Gatea, Anisoara Cimpean and Oana Craciunescu
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(9), 266; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15090266
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/9/266

8. “Precision Engineering of Chondrocyte Microenvironments: Investigating the Optimal Reaction Conditions for Type B Gelatin Methacrylate Hydrogel Matrix for TC28a2 Cells”
by Qichan Hu, Marc A. Torres, Hongjun Pan, Steven L. Williams and Melanie Ecker
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(3), 77; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15030077
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/3/77

9. “3D-Printable Gelatin Methacrylate-Xanthan Gum Hydrogel Bioink Enabling Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Differentiation into Cardiomyocytes”
by Virginia Deidda, Isabel Ventisette, Marianna Langione, Lucrezia Giammarino, Josè Manuel Pioner, Caterina Credi and Federico Carpi
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(10), 297; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15100297
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/10/297

10. “Formulative Study and Characterization of Novel Biomaterials Based on Chitosan/Hydrolyzed Collagen Films”
by Tomás Martínez Rodríguez, Caterina Valentino, Francisco Ramón Rodríguez Pozo, Pablo Hernández Benavides, Francisco Arrebola Vargas, José Manuel Paredes, Claro Ignacio Sainz-Díaz, Guillermo R. Iglesias, Silvia Rossi, Giuseppina Sandri et al.
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(3), 69; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15030069
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/3/69

11. “Strategic Use of Biodegradable Temporizing Matrix (BTM) in Wound Healing: A Case Series in Asian Patients”
by Angela Chien-Yu Chen, Tsuo-Wu Lin, Ke-Chung Chang and Dun-Hao Chang
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(5), 136; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15050136
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/5/136

12. “Fabrication of PVA Coatings Applied to Electrospun PLGA Scaffolds to Prevent Postoperative Adhesions”
by Arsalan D. Badaraev, Evgenii V. Plotnikov, Vladislav R. Bukal, Gleb E. Dubinenko, Johannes Frueh, Sven Rutkowski and Sergei I. Tverdokhlebov
J. Funct. Biomater. 2025, 16(2), 57; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb16020057
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/16/2/57

We are pleased to highlight the hot papers published in the Journal of Functional Biomaterials (JFB, ISSN: 2079-4983) in the Section “Bone Biomaterials”. We invite you to read the selection of published papers listed below:

1. “Functional Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Regeneration: A Comprehensive Review of Materials, Methods, and Future Directions”
by Emily Ann Todd, Nicholas A. Mirsky, Bruno Luís Graciliano Silva, Ankita Raja Shinde, Aris R. L. Arakelians, Vasudev Vivekanand Nayak, Rosemary Adriana Chiérici Marcantonio, Nikhil Gupta, Lukasz Witek and Paulo G. Coelho
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(10), 280; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15100280
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/10/280

2. “Nanoparticles in Bone Regeneration: A Narrative Review of Current Advances and Future Directions in Tissue Engineering”
by Samira Farjaminejad, Rosana Farjaminejad and Franklin Garcia-Godoy
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(9), 241; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15090241
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/9/241

3. “Application of Hydroxyapatite Composites in Bone Tissue Engineering: A Review”
by Weijie Liu, Nalini Cheong, Zhuling He and Tonghan Zhang
J. Funct. Biomater. 2025, 16(4), 127; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb16040127
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/16/4/127

4. “Polycaprolactone in Bone Tissue Engineering: A Comprehensive Review of Innovations in Scaffold Fabrication and Surface Modifications”
by Hsin-Yu Liang, Wei-Keung Lee, Jui-Tsen Hsu, Jie-Yu Shih, Tien-Li Ma, Thi Thuy Tien Vo, Chiang-Wen Lee, Ming-Te Cheng and I-Ta Lee
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(9), 243; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15090243
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/9/243

5. “Towards Stem Cell Therapy for Critical-Sized Segmental Bone Defects: Current Trends and Challenges on the Path to Clinical Translation”
by Jolene Quek, Catarina Vizetto-Duarte, Swee Hin Teoh and Yen Choo
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(6), 145; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15060145
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/6/145

6. “A Review of Past Research and Some Future Perspectives Regarding Titanium Alloys in Biomedical Applications”
by Alex-Barna Kacsó and Ildiko Peter
J. Funct. Biomater. 2025, 16(4), 144; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb16040144
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/16/4/144

7. “Advanced Ti–Nb–Ta Alloys for Bone Implants with Improved Functionality”
by Jan-Oliver Sass, Marie-Luise Sellin, Elisa Kauertz, Jan Johannsen, Markus Weinmann, Melanie Stenzel, Marcus Frank, Danny Vogel, Rainer Bader and Anika Jonitz-Heincke
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(2), 46; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15020046
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/2/46

8. “Towards Accurate Biocompatibility: Rethinking Cytotoxicity Evaluation for Biodegradable Magnesium Alloys in Biomedical Applications”
by Angela De Luca, Roberta Ruggiero, Aurora Cordaro, Benedetta Marrelli, Lavinia Raimondi, Viviana Costa, Daniele Bellavia, Elisabetta Aiello, Matteo Pavarini, Antonio Piccininni et al.
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(12), 382; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15120382
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/12/382

9. “Alginate-Sr/Mg Containing Bioactive Glass Scaffolds: The Characterization of a New 3D Composite for Bone Tissue Engineering”
by Benedetta Guagnini, Barbara Medagli, Bianca Zumbo, Valeria Cannillo, Gianluca Turco, Davide Porrelli and Devis Bellucci
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(7), 183; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15070183
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/7/183

9. “Fretting and Fretting Corrosion Behavior of Additively Manufactured Ti-6Al-4V and Ti-Nb-Zr Alloys in Air and Physiological Solutions”
by Annsley O. Mace, Michael A. Kurtz and Jeremy L. Gilbert
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(2), 38; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15020038
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/2/38

10. “Cu-MOF-Decorated 3D-Printed Scaffolds for Infection Control and Bone Regeneration”
by Ting Zhu, Qi Ni, Wenjie Wang, Dongdong Guo, Yixiao Li, Tianyu Chen, Dongyang Zhao, Xingyu Ma and Xiaojun Zhang
J. Funct. Biomater. 2025, 16(3), 83; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb16030083
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/16/3/83

11. “The Association of Nanostructured Carbonated Hydroxyapatite with Denatured Albumin and Platelet-Rich Fibrin: Impacts on Growth Factors Release and Osteoblast Behavior”
by Renata de Lima Barbosa, Neilane Rodrigues Santiago Rocha, Emanuelle Stellet Lourenço, Victor Hugo de Souza Lima, Elena Mavropoulos, Rafael Coutinho Mello-Machado, Carolina Spiegel, Carlos Fernando Mourão and Gutemberg Gomes Alves
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(1), 18; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15010018
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/1/18

We are pleased to highlight the hot papers published in the Journal of Functional Biomaterials (JFB, ISSN: 2079-4983) in the Section “Dental Biomaterials”. We invite you to read the selection of published papers listed below:

1. “A Historical Perspective on Dental Composite Restorative Materials”
by Jack L. Ferracane
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(7), 173; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15070173
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/7/173

2. “Surface Functionalization of Titanium-Based Implants with a Nanohydroxyapatite Layer and Its Impact on Osteoblasts: A Systematic Review”
by Karolina Homa, Wojciech Zakrzewski, Wojciech Dobrzyński, Paweł J. Piszko, Aleksandra Piszko, Jacek Matys, Rafal J. Wiglusz and Maciej Dobrzyński
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(2), 45; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15020045
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/2/45

3. “Exploring the Properties and Indications of Chairside CAD/CAM Materials in Restorative Dentistry”
by Codruţa-Eliza Ille, Anca Jivănescu, Daniel Pop, Eniko Tunde Stoica, Razvan Flueras, Ioana-Cristina Talpoş-Niculescu, Raluca Mioara Cosoroabă, Ramona-Amina Popovici and Iustin Olariu
J. Funct. Biomater. 2025, 16(2), 46; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb16020046
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/16/2/46

4. “Animal Models for Investigating Osseointegration: An Overview of Implant Research over the Last Three Decades”
by Antonio Scarano, Ahmad G. A. Khater, Ahmad G. A. Khater, Francesco Inchingolo and Sergio Rexhep Tari
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(4), 83; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15040083
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/4/83

5. “Evolution of Dental Resin Adhesives—A Comprehensive Review”
by Waad Khalid Alomran, Mohammed Zahedul Islam Nizami, Hockin H. K. Xu and Jirun Sun
J. Funct. Biomater. 2025, 16(3), 104; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb16030104
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/16/3/104

6. “Applications of Bioactive Strontium Compounds in Dentistry”
by Mohamed Mahmoud Abdalla, Osama Sayed, Christie Ying Kei Lung, Vidhyashree Rajasekar and Cynthia Kar Yung You
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(8), 216; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15080216
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/8/216

7. “Enhancing Esthetics in Direct Dental Resin Composite: Investigating Surface Roughness and Color Stability”
by Adrian Ioan Hajdu, Ramona Dumitrescu, Octavia Balean, Dacian Virgil Lalescu, Berivan Laura Rebeca Buzatu, Vanessa Bolchis, Lucian Floare, Diana Utu, Daniela Jumanca and Atena Galuscan
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(8), 208; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15080208
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/8/208

8. “Chitosan–Gelatin Scaffolds Loaded with Different Antibiotic Formulations for Regenerative Endodontic Procedures Promote Biocompatibility and Antibacterial Activity”
by Maha Alghofaily, Aljowhara Almana, Jenan Alrayes, Rhodanne Lambarte, Michael D. Weir and Fahd Alsalleeh
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(7), 186; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15070186
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/7/186

9. “Antibacterial Properties of an Experimental Dental Resin Loaded with Gold Nanoshells for Photothermal Therapy Applications”
by Shayan Darvish, Dana-Gabriela Budala and Ancuta Goriuc
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(4), 100; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15040100
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/4/100

10. “Mechanical Behavior of Five Different Morse Taper Implants and Abutments with Different Conical Internal Connections and Angles: An In Vitro Experimental Study”
by Claudia Caballero, Fernando Rodriguez, Guillermo Castro Cortellari, Antonio Scarano, Juan Carlos Prados-Frutos, Piedad N. De Aza, Gustavo Vicentis Oliveira Fernandes and Sergio Alexandre Gehrke
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(7), 177; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15070177
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/15/7/177