Advances in Metal-Based Biomedical Materials: Composition Design and Surface Modification

Dear Colleagues,

Metal-based biomedical materials are an important type of biomaterials in clinical applications. The selection of suitable biomaterials depends on their properties, which include biocompatibility, bio-functionality, tribological properties, mechanical properties and surface bioactivity. Different metallic biomaterials obtained by composition design and surface modifications have been utilized for implants according to their different applications.

Composition design plays a very important role in the development of metal-based biomedical materials. For instance, chromium used in stainless steel could improve corrosion resistance. Silver and copper are normally alloying elements with regard to the development of antibacterial alloys, whereas nickel can cause allergic reactions.

In addition, the surface modification of metal alloys can change the surface physical and chemical properties, which in turn influences the surface compatibility and bioactivity.

The submissions to this Special Issue should focus on variations in properties and influencing mechanisms according to different composition designs or surface modifications. This Special Issue aims to show readers the most up-to-date research on composition design and surface modifications in the development of metal-based biomaterials.

Prof. Dr. Erlin Zhang
Guest Editor

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