Biomaterials and Biomechanics Studies in Tissue Engineering

Dear Colleagues,

Tissue engineering is a multidisciplinary field that aims to create functional tissues and organs for various applications, including the fabrication of scaffolds for regenerative medicine, the development of experimental platforms for ex vivo disease modeling, and preclinical validation of novel treatments. One of the key challenges in tissue engineering is designing and fabricating biomaterials that can mimic the native structure and function as well as the mechanical and biochemical properties of the target tissues.

This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of the art in biomaterials and biomechanics studies relevant to tissue engineering, with the ultimate goal of stimulating further research and innovation in this exciting and rapidly evolving field. We welcome the submission of both original research and review articles addressing a wide range of topics, including, but not limited to, the following:

• The design and synthesis of novel biomaterials, such as hydrogels, nanomaterials, composites, and scaffolds, for tissue engineering applications.
• Characterization and evaluation of the physical, chemical, biological, and mechanical properties of biomaterials and their interactions with cells and tissues.
• Developments and innovations in fabrication techniques, such as 3D printing, electrospinning, microfluidics, and bioprinting, for creating complex and functional tissue constructs.
• Modeling and simulation of the biomechanical behavior of biomaterials and tissues under physiological and/or pathophysiological loading conditions.
• The application and evaluation of biomaterials and tissue constructs within various tissue engineering contexts and applications of interest, including bone, cartilage, skin, muscle, and cardiovascular tissues.

Dr. Bruno Rego
Dr. Alex Khang
Dr. Prashanth Ravishankar
Guest Editors

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• biomaterials
• biomechanics
• mechanobiology
• tissue engineering
• regenerative medicine