Dear Colleagues,

The unique properties of some “special” ceramics have resulted in their widespread use as medical implant materials in an expanding range of forms and applications over the last 50 years. Biocompatible ceramics, commonly called “bioceramics”, can be used for structural and/or regenerative purposes with a significant clinical impact. Strong bioceramics, such as alumina, zirconia and their composites, as well as more recently silicon nitride, have been recognized as suitable materials to fabricate load-bearing prosthetic joint surfaces due to their excellent wear and mechanical properties. Hydroxyapatite, resorbable calcium phosphates and bioactive glasses/glass-ceramics are used to regenerate bone in orthopaedic and dental applications, and some special glass formulations have also been found to be able to interact with soft tissues, thereby opening up new horizons in the field of tissue engineering and drug delivery. Nano-sized ceramics, such as magnetite nanoparticles and nanoceria, show great promise for the targeted therapy of cancer and other diseases.

Furthermore, the recent advent of new manufacturing technologies, such as additive manufacturing (often known as 3D printing) and biofabrication, has allowed researchers to achieve new impressive advancement in the processing of bioceramics to impart new extra-functionalities and properties to them.

This Special Issue covers all the key areas related to the concept, design, fabrication, characterization, modelling, clinical use and commercialization of bioceramics and related composites or combinations. Full research articles, short communications and comprehensive reviews dealing with topics are welcome. 

Dr. Francesco Baino
Prof. Jérôme Chevalier
Dr. Laurent Gremillard
Prof. Dr. Bruno Alexandre P. C. Henriques
Guest Editors

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• Bioactive ceramics and glasses
• Load-bearing bioceramics
• Coatings
• Scaffolds
• Surface functionalization
• Composites and hybrids
• Nanoceramics and mesoporous ceramics
• Additive manufacturing
• Biofabrication
• Bone repair and regeneration
• Dental ceramics
• Tissue engineering
• Drug delivery