Materials for Drug Delivery and Medical Engineering
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomaterials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 38
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Interests: tissue engineering; biomaterials; tumorigenesis; bone formation; regenerative medicine
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Interests: histopathology; biomaterials; tumor microenvironment; regenerative medicine; material science
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The field of medical engineering has witnessed significant advancements, primarily driven by the need for effective drug delivery systems. These systems are essential in ensuring that therapeutic agents reach their intended targets in the body, maximizing efficacy while minimizing side effects. The materials employed in drug delivery and medical engineering must possess specific characteristics to fulfill these roles, including biocompatibility, biodegradability, and controlled release profiles.
The selection of materials is paramount, as they must facilitate the appropriate release of drugs at the desired rate and location within the body. Common materials include polymers, metallic materials, ceramics, and nanomaterials, which have gained prominence due to their unique properties, such as facilitating enhanced drug delivery, implanting, supporting biological functions, and so on.
The interplay between materials science and medical engineering is crucial for the development of innovative drug delivery systems. As research continues to evolve, the focus remains on creating advanced materials that enhance therapeutic outcomes, ultimately leading to improved patient care.
Dr. Keisuke Nakano
Dr. Kiyofumi Takabatake
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- multifunctional materials
- polymers
- ceramics
- metallic materials
- nanomaterials
- drug delivery
- drug release
- tissue engineering
- biocompatibility
- medical
- implants
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