New Generation of Degradable/Biodegradable Materials and Composites
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Advanced Composites".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 January 2024) | Viewed by 236
Special Issue Editors
Interests: composite materials; durability; creep; fatigue; viscoelasticity; viscoplasticity; polymers; biodegradation; scaffolds
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Interests: composite materials; biodegradation; viscoplastic behavior; biomechanical design; solid mechanics; finite element modeling
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Interests: composite materials; polymers; damage and failure; solid mechanics; finite element method; biodegradation; fatigue; numerical modeling
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to introduce a new generation of degradable/biodegradable materials and composites. The world expects them to be more sustainable, efficient, and versatile than those of previous generations. Several known trends will shape the future of these materials, relying more on renewable resources such as green-based materials. The gradual improvement of their mechanical properties, thermal stability, and resistance to degradation will extend the range of their applications. Three-dimensional printing and other advanced manufacturing techniques will make it possible to create biodegradable materials with tailored properties to satisfy the needs of individual applications. These approaches include exploring the potential of hybrid materials that integrate the advantages of different biodegradable materials, such as combining the strength of a polymer with the biodegradability of a natural material.
Electronic devices use new biodegradable materials, such as silk protein, cellulose, and chitosan, possessing biocompatibility, biodegradability, and mechanical flexibility, making them suitable for several applications. High-precision manufacturing employs 3D printing, inkjet printing, and lithography techniques. They may incorporate multiple functions, such as sensing, drug delivery, and therapeutic stimulation. The medical implant field explores biodegradable electronics in pacemakers, defibrillators, and neural probes, for instance. These devices, designed to biodegrade after a certain period, reduce the risk of infection and eliminate the need for surgical removal. Likewise, environmental sensors to monitor air and water quality use biodegradable electronics designed to biodegrade after use, reducing the environmental impact of electronic waste.
Increased attention to end-of-life considerations will be necessary for degradable/ biodegradable materials, assuring efficient and safe disposal or recycling.
We invite the research community to submit a manuscript to this Special Issue. Full papers, communications, and reviews are welcome, including production processes, characterization, and simulation.
Dr. Rui Miranda Guedes
Dr. André Ferreira Costa Vieira
Dr. Marcelo Ribeiro
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biodegradability
- degradation
- sustainable materials
- composite materials
- nanostructured materials
- biomimicry
- bio-based materials
- eco-friendly
- sustainable manufacturing
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