About this Research Topic
This Research Topic focuses on the progress in biomedical applications enabled by nanotechnology. It will explore topics such as drug delivery via polymeric micelles, stimuli-responsive systems, diverse biomaterials including silk fibroin, inorganic, synthetic, and hybrid materials, 3D bioprinting for tissue engineering, metallic prosthetics, and the development of sustainable nanostructured materials.
This Research Topic illuminates the innovative aspects of functional biopolymeric materials that are paving the way for biomedical breakthroughs, particularly emphasising the pivotal role of nanotechnology. It aims to enhance the understanding of functional biopolymeric materials, thereby fostering transformative biomedical applications and promoting sustainable technological progress. The specific objectives include:
• Features groundbreaking research with the potential to revolutionise biomedicine.
• Examines the applications of a variety of biomaterials, including polymeric micelles, stimuli-responsive systems, silk fibroin, inorganic, synthetic, and hybrid biomaterials.
• Focuses on the application of 3D printing in tissue engineering, understanding structure-property-function relationships in biopolymeric materials, the essential role of metallic materials in prosthetics, and the development of sustainable nanostructures.
• Analyses the contribution of nanostructured materials to advancements in energy, food packaging, water purification, and environmental solutions.
This Research Topic welcomes contributions that further the understanding and applications of functional biopolymeric materials, with an emphasis on innovative uses of nanotechnology. The scope includes, but is not limited to:
• Functional Biopolymeric Materials: this involves the combination of biopolymers (such as chitin, chitosan, etc.) with tailored functionality for biocompatibility, biodegradability, targeted drug release, external stimuli, and bioactivity.
• Polymeric Micelles: strategies for nanoparticle-based drug delivery using amphiphilic block copolymers are covered.
• Stimuli-Responsive Systems: materials that adapt to changing external stimuli, including hydrogels, are covered for targeted drug delivery and tissue engineering.
• Silk Fibroin: the biomedical potential of this versatile protein-based biomaterial is explored.
• Biomaterials for 3D printing: additive manufacturing is analysed for creating intricate structures in tissue engineering and other related biomedical applications, with an emphasis on structure-property-function relationships.
• Metallic Biomaterials: Advances in implants and prosthetics are explored, with a focus on novel fabrication methods and surface modifications. Topics include biocompatible coatings, enhanced tissue integration, drug delivery integration, infection prevention, and biomechanical modelling.
Prospective authors are encouraged to submit Original Research articles, Reviews, and Critical Assessments that align with the journal issue’s scope.
Keywords: Functional biomaterials, Nanotechnology, Stimuli-responsive, 3D printing, Functionalization, Applications
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