The Application of Scaffolds in Bone Tissue Engineering

Dear Colleagues,

Bone tissue engineering is a crucial when the self-regenerative nature of bone is insufficient to overcome severe tissue defects. With an aging and growing population, the demand for scaffolds that are capable of regenerating complex bone tissue has never been higher. Approaches to bone tissue regeneration usually involve the application of biomaterials, cells and growth factors to produce augmentative bone scaffolds. Detailed research is crucial in the development of three-dimensional scaffolds with novel compositions, targeted functions, appropriate mechanical properties and adequate interactions with cells.

This Special Issue, entitled “The Application of Scaffolds in Bone Tissue Engineering”, aims to highlight recent advances in the development of scaffolds for bone regeneration. The preparation, physiochemical characterization and biological response of diverse biomaterials will be addressed, including the modification of the metals and ceramics traditionally employed in medical devices, as well as biopolymers, bioglasses, bioceramics and their composites. We hope that this Special Issue will contribute to further advancements in this interdisciplinary field spanning materials, biological and medical sciences, and engineering disciplines.

Dr. Leonard Bauer
Prof. Dr. Jidong Li
Guest Editors

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