Coatings and Surface Modification of Biomaterials
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Surface Coatings for Biomedicine and Bioengineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 May 2022) | Viewed by 2444
Special Issue Editor
Interests: atomic layer deposition; thin films; coatings; surface science; biomaterials; medical implants, Li-ion batteries
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Biomaterials are a special class of materials involving the combination of numerous functional properties. Depending on the field of application, certain mechanical characteristics, chemical and corrosion resistance, bioactivity or bioinertness, antibacterial properties, etc., may be required. These properties of biomaterials are determined by the specific composition, topography, charge, and structure of the surface. Despite the large number of studies on the surface modification of biomaterials, many problems remain unsolved. For example, the problem of combining antibacterial activity and high biocompatibility with living cells has not been fully resolved. The ability to precisely control the decomposition rate of biodegradable materials also requires further development. At the same time, to solve these and many other problems, a deeper and more detailed understanding of the processes occurring at the living cell–biomaterial interface is required. Hence, at present, defining the relationship between the surface characteristics and functional properties of biomaterials is one of the most important tasks of both fundamental and applied science.
This Special Issue aims to summarize novel research on the surface modification of biomaterials and the effect of new characteristics of biomaterials on their functional properties.
Particular topics of interest include but are not limited to
- Biomaterials
- Bioactivity
- Dental materials
- Orthopedic materials
- Osseointegration
- Surface engineering
- Surface treatment
- bioactive coatings
- Protective coatings
- Antibacterial coatings
Dr. Denis Nazarov
Guest Editor
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