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Journal of Functional Biomaterials publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Photodynamic Therapy of Cancer, Microbes and Viruses

edited by

Zoran M. Marković

submission deadline 16 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2078 | Submission Open

Keywords: photodynamic therapy; reactive oxygen species; photosensitizer; photoactive nanoparticles and surfaces

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Cancer Therapies)

Biodegradable Polymers and Textiles

edited by

Sandra Varnaitė-Žuravliova

Jolanta Sereikaitė

and

Julija Baltušnikaitė-Guzaitienė

submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 39113 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable materials; biopolymers; biosynthetic polymers; natural fibers; coatings; polymer composites; recycling

Women in Science: Functional Biomaterials

edited by

Anişoara Cîmpean

Anca Mazare

and

Hong Yang

submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 32671 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; nanomaterials; nanostructuring; functional coatings; drug delivery systems; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; antibacterial activity; nanomedicine; immune modulation

Antibacterial Materials: Recent Advances in Methodologies and Regulations

edited by

Claudia Vineis

and

Alessio Varesano

submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 13048 | Submission Open

Keywords: antibacterial; testing; procedure; quantification; bacterial reduction; comparison

(This special issue belongs to the Section Antibacterial Biomaterials)

Recent Advances in Dental Resin Composites

edited by

Tatjana Maravic

Tijana Lainović

and Uroš Josić

submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12804 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental resin composite; bond strength; fracture resistance; color; adhesion; restoration; cement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)

Functionalized Polymeric Biomaterials: Design and Applications

edited by

Fivos Panetsos

and

Jose Perez-Rigueiro

submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12276 | Submission Open

Keywords: silk; functionalization; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; stem cells; crosslinker

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine)

Nanoparticles: Fabrication, Properties and Biomedical Application

edited by

Izabell Craciunescu

Lucian Barbu

and

Cristina Coman

submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10654 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; nanocomposites; biomaterials; biomedical application; biomaterial synthesis; characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Drug Delivery)

Advances in Multifunctional Hydrogels for Biomedical Application

edited by

Cheng Hu

submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9514 | Submission Open

Keywords: multifunctional hydrogels; novel preparation and characterization of hydrogel system; biomedical hydrogels; drug/cell delivery; tissue repair

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine)

Advanced Biopolymers in Biomedical Application

edited by

Payam Zarrintaj

submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4030 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; tissue engineering; stimuli-responsive polymers; drug delivery; biomedical

Advances in Bone Substitute Biomaterials

edited by

Michael Seidenstuecker

and

Hermann Mayr

submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3369 | Submission Open

Keywords: new biomaterials; interaction biomaterials with biological systems; new production methods; additive manufacturing/3D printing; surface modifications; osteoinduction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bone Biomaterials)

Osteoarthritis: Recent Advances in Biomaterials for Diagnosis and Treatment

edited by

Cristiana Gonçalves

Rui L. Reis

and

Joaquim Miguel Oliveira

submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2235 | Submission Open

Keywords: osteoarthritis; gene therapy; diagnosis; treatment; biomaterials; regenerative medicine; cartilage repair; joint replacement; tissue engineering; stem cells; biomechanics; precision medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bone Biomaterials)

Functional Materials for Dental Restorations—Volume II

edited by

Noriko Hiraishi

and

James Kit-Hon Tsoi

submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1520 | Submission Open

Keywords: adhesive materials; dental cement; prosthetic materials; bioactive materials; fluoride; remineralization; antimicrobial activity; biocompatibility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)

Restorative Dentistry: Emerging Trends in CAD-CAM Biomaterials

edited by

Florin Eggmann

Daniele Botticelli

and

Julia Amato

submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 907 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; dental bonding; composite materials; hybrid ceramic; indirect restoration; permanent dental restoration; resin-infiltrated ceramic network material

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)

Design and Synthesis Composites for Biomedical Application

edited by Mengting Li and Nan Ma

submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 611 | Submission Open

Keywords: stimuli-responsive material; composite scaffold; hydrogel; bioceramics; metal ion doping; drug delivery; bone tissue engineering ; immunoosteogenesis ; stem cell differentiation; antibacterial therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bone Biomaterials)

Bone Tissue Engineering: Recent Advances and Translation to Clinical Application

edited by

Fernando Guastaldi

and Bhushan Mahadik

submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4185 | Submission Open

Keywords: bone tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; biomaterials; scaffolds; 3D printing; mesenchymal stem cells; growth factors; immunological response; translational research; clinical trials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bone Biomaterials)

Applications of Biomaterials in Otorhinolaryngology

edited by

Shih-Han Hung

Kuo-Sheng Lee

and

Chin-Hui Su

submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3666 | Submission Open

Keywords: tissue engineering; hemostasis; tissue repair; otorhinolaryngology; otology; rhinology; laryngology; head and neck

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials and Devices for Healthcare Applications)

Biomaterials in Dentistry 2024

edited by

and

submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2810 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogel; biofabrication; collagen; stem cells; oral medicine; periodontology; implantology; oral surgery; biomaterials; digital planning; tissue engineering; tissue regeneration; osseointegration

Technologies and Materials for Application in Dental, Oral and Maxillofacial Engineering

edited by

Babak Saravi

Andreas Vollmer

and

Stefan Hartmann

submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2681 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; digital planning; CAD/CAM; artificial intelligence; dental engineering; maxillofacial engineering; materials science; dental technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)

Studies on Implantable Scaffolds: Designs and Biomechanical Properties

edited by Ali Entezari

submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1553 | Submission Open

Keywords: tissue engineering; tissue scaffolds; numerical modeling; biomaterials; scaffold design; structural optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bone Biomaterials)

Biomaterials and Biomechanics Studies in Tissue Engineering

edited by

Bruno Rego

, Alex Khang and

Prashanth Ravishankar

submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; biomechanics; mechanobiology; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine)

Novel Materials for Cancer Diagnostics and Treatment

edited by Shunhao Wang and

Bella Manshian

submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 178 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel nanomaterials for biomedical applications; nanocarriers; precision cancer imaging; targeted therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Cancer Therapies)

Biomaterials in Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics

edited by

Fábio Dupart Nascimento

and

Paulo J. Palma

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10966 | Submission Open

Keywords: new composite materials; bioactive materials; composites; dental adhesives; antimicrobial restorative materials; hydraulic cements; calcium silicate-cements; ceramics; glass-ceramics; metal oxide ceramics; endodontics; bioceramics; regenerative endodontic procedures; apexification; vital pulp therapy; root-end filling; biological properties; physicochemical properties; mechanical properties; characterization techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)

Functional Biomaterials for Regenerative Dentistry

edited by

Nicholas G. Fischer

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4149 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental implant; scaffold; hydrogel; bone regeneration; antimicrobial; bioactive material; biocompatibility; surface; immunomodulation; extracellular matrix

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)

Micro and Nanocarriers for Biomedicine

edited by

María Pilar Lobera González

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2646 | Submission Open

Keywords: micro- and nanocarrier; biomaterials for drug delivery; tissue repair; biomaterials for diagnostics; antibacterial biomaterials; biomaterials for cancer therapies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Drug Delivery)

Orthodontics Materials and Technologies

edited by

Francisco Vale

Inês Francisco

and

Bruno Macedo Sousa

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2196 | Submission Open

Keywords: orthodontics; orthognathic surgery; orthodontic brackets; orthodontic appliances; orthodontic wires; imaging; three-dimensional; virtual plaster models; virtual planning; printing; three-dimensional

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)

Advances in Biomaterials and Biopolymers

edited by

Joanna Mystkowska

and

Magdalena Mazurek-Budzyńska

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2103 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; biopolymers; polymers from renewable resources; polymer composites; biodegradable materials; functional materials; processing-structure-property relationships; biofunctional properties; regenerative medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis of Biomaterials via Advanced Technologies)

Mesoporous Nanomaterials for Bone Tissue Engineering

edited by Chee Hoe Kong and

Dong Wang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 269 | Submission Open

Keywords: bone tissue engineering; mesoporous nanomaterials; functionalised nanomaterials; drug delivery vehicles; biocompatibility; in vitro testing; in vivo testing; translational medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bone Biomaterials)

Multi-component Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications

edited by Natashya Falcone and Menekse Ermis

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 195 | Submission Open

Keywords: multi-component hydrogels; biomaterials; tissue engineering; immuno-materials; wound healing; drug delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine)

Ceramic, Zirconia, and Resin-Based Composite for Restorative Dentistry

edited by

Gaetano Paolone

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramics; composites; zirconia; adhesive dentistry; restorative dentistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)

Green Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering

edited by Elia Ranzato

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open

Keywords: tissue engineering; green biomaterials; green chemistry; biomedical applications

Feature Review Papers on Functional Biomaterials

edited by

Pankaj Vadgama

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 13897 | Submission Open

Keywords: biointerface; tissue response; biocompatibility; biodegradation; biosensor; actuator; dental implant; bone replacement; tissue engineered construct; haemocompatibility; surface modification; biopolymer; polymer; ceramic; drug release

Functional Composites for Bone Implants and Osseointegration

edited by

Sergio Olate

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3509 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; osseintegration; dental implants; reconstructive surgery; oral rehabilitation; maxillofacial surgery; bone graft

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bone Biomaterials)

State-of-the-Art in Dental Composite Materials and Dentin Adhesion

edited by

Christian R. Gernhardt

and Natalie Pütz

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2526 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite restoration; clinical trials; dentin adhesive systems; biocompatibility; dental materials; adhesion; bond strength

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)

Biodegradable Materials in Tissue Engineering for Dental Applications

edited by

Željka Perić Kačarević

Patrick Rider

and

Olga Peloza Cvijanović

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2062 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental biomaterials; resorbable materials; clinical application; immune response to new biomaterials; histological evaluation; degradation; additive manufacture of medical devices; clinical techniques based on the application of dental biomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)

Nanoparticles for Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

edited by

Muhammad Muzamil Khan

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 539 | Submission Open

Keywords: lipid nanoparticles; tumor targeting; cancer diagnostics; cancer immunotherapy; gene therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Cancer Therapies)

Selected Papers from “Biomaterials International 2024”

edited by

Shih-Jung Liu

and

Chen-Hung Lee

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 242 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable materials and devices; metallic biomaterials; ceramic biomaterials; smart materials; synthesis and fabrication of biomaterials and devices

Biopolymers for Drug Delivery Applications

edited by Yogesh Baburao Sutar and

Piotr Kurcok

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 213 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymer; drug delivery; nanoparticles; controlled release; biopolymer modification; crosslinking; drug conjugate; targeted drug delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Drug Delivery)

Scaffold for Tissue Engineering

edited by

Hang Liu

and Linzhi Jing

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 184 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; tissue engineering; advanced and functional materials; 3D scaffolds; delivery platforms; in vitro models; biomedical devices; cultured meat

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine)

Latest Advances in Dental Materials

edited by

Siri Paulo

and

Xuebin Yang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental materials; composites; ceramics; endodontic files; intracanal medication; bioceramic cements; implants; biomaterials; apexification

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)

Multifunctional Biomaterials for Volumetric Muscle Loss

edited by Koyal Garg,

Michael J. Mcclure

and

Jonathan Grasman

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open

Keywords: muscle trauma; soft tissue regeneration; fibrosis; inflammation; neurovascular injury; biomaterials; biopolymers; tissue engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine)

Functions and Biomedical Applications of Oligo- and Poly-Peptides

edited by Junfeng Liang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 146 | Submission Open

Keywords: functionality; peptide; materials; signaling; therapy

3D Bioprinting for Medical Applications

edited by

Marta Klak

and

Michal Wszoła

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open

Keywords: tissue models; bionic organs; bioprinted constructs; regenerative medicine; drug testing; tissue-engineered products (TEP); stem cells

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine)

Multifunctional Bio-Scaffolds for Cell Growth and Tissue Morphogenesis

edited by

Aurelio Salerno

Alfredo Ronca

and

Anna Abbadessa

submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 16094 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; biomimetic design; CAD-CAM; drug delivery; porous scaffolds; tissue morphogenesis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine)

Resin-Based Materials in Restorative Dentistry: Innovations, Characterization and Clinical Implications

edited by Carlos Enrique Cuevas-Suárez,

Monika Lukomska-Szymanska

Louis Hardan

, Mario Felipe Gutiérrez and Rafael Guerra Lund

submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3630 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; resin-based materials; resin composites; bonding; restorative dentistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)

Advanced Materials for Clinical Endodontic Applications (2nd Edition)

edited by

Saulius Drukteinis

Sivaprakash Rajasekharan

and

Matthias Widbiller

submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1557 | Submission Open

Keywords: sealers; bioceramic; biomaterials; nanomaterials; irrigants; endodontic materials; regenerative endodontics; endodontic complications; endodontic surgery; root canal filling; tricalcium silicates; bioactive materials; pediatric endodontic materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)

Advances in Oral and Maxillofacial Implants

edited by

Jeong-Kui Ku

and

Adriano Piattelli

submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1234 | Submission Open

Keywords: bone healing; bone regeneration; biomaterials; dental implant materials; implant dentistry; demineralized dentin matrix; tissue engineering; medication-related osteonecrosis of jaw; osteomyelitis; osteoinduction; growth factors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)

Advanced Biomaterials and Biotechnology: Applications in Dental Medicine—Volume II

edited by

Lavinia Cosmina Ardelean

and

Laura-Cristina Rusu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 205 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; biotechnology; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; scaffolds; grow factors; stem cells; 3D bioprinting; 4D bioprinting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dental Biomaterials)

Functional Hydrogels for Drug Delivery Applications

edited by

Panoraia I. Siafaka

and

Neslihan Üstündaǧ Okur

submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; functional; stimuli-responsive; therapy; diagnosis; polymeric; theranostics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials for Drug Delivery)

Medical Application of Functional Biomaterials (2nd Edition)

edited by

Cristian Scheau