Progress in Biomedical Metallic Materials and Surfaces
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701). This special issue belongs to the section "Biobased and Biodegradable Metals".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 March 2025 | Viewed by 1212
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biomedical alloys; mechanical behavior; laser structuring; metal matrix composites; noble alloys; bioceramics; functionally graded materials behavior
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Interests: Ti-based alloys; thermodynamics; powder metallurgy; X-ray diffraction profile analysis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The field of biomedical materials and surface engineering continues to progress, driven by the ever-increasing demand for materials that meet and exceed modern medical applications' requirements. Innovations in developing and refining these materials are important, as they directly influence the efficacy, durability, and biocompatibility of medical devices and implants. The scope of this Special Issue includes a broad range of topics within this dynamic field, with a particular emphasis on the latest advances in material design, surface modifications, and characterization techniques.
Biomedical materials based on metals are constantly evolving to address the complex challenges the human body presents. These materials are subjected to rigorous testing to ensure they can withstand the mechanical and chemical stresses of the biological environment. Surface engineering plays a critical role in enhancing the performance of these materials, providing improved wear resistance, reduced friction, and enhanced osseointegration, among other benefits. Integrating advanced surface modification techniques, such as coatings, texturing, and functionalization, has opened new avenues for creating tailored surfaces that interact more effectively with biological tissues.
In this Special Issue, we invite contributions that explore novel approaches to developing biomedical metallic materials and surface engineering. We are particularly interested in studies that investigate the relationship between material properties and their biological interactions, as well as those that demonstrate promising applications in the human body. Research on innovative fabrication methods that enable the production of customized solutions is also highly encouraged.
Prof. Dr. Bruno Alexandre Pacheco de Castro Henriques
Prof. Dr. Claudio Aguilar
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- metals
- biomedical metallic materials
- surface engineering
- surface modification
- functionalization
- mechanical properties, biological response
- biocompatibility
- osseointegration
- medical implants and prostheses
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