Dear Colleagues,

The periodic table of elements is composed of approximately 80% metals. However, only a few metals can be used as biomaterials, pure and alloyed alike. The ones classified as such can be used to repair or facilitate the restoration of various human sufferings—congenital, trauma, or surgically induced—for functional remodeling. Historically, metals have been used towards such purposes for thousands of years. The evolution of their usage can be appreciated as being extraordinary in the last century and exponential in the last decade. This dynamic is attributed mainly to the evolution of medicine through innovative techniques and approaches as well as materials science through the development of new processing and modeling technologies. The sharing of knowledge and experiences between doctors and researchers has led to the possibility of using the latest methods for obtaining and using biomaterials and nanomaterials through advanced processing techniques such as tridimensional printing. In this Special Issue of Metals, we will gather the top research results from researchers in various fields related to obtaining, processing, and utilizing biomaterials containing or coated by metals. The focus is on the opportunities created by thermal conductivity, mechanical properties, and the ability to restore the shape and functions of the human body. In essence, the topic of this Special Issue is only limited by the novelty of the information, with regards to ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, including bulk, composite, layered, coated, crystalline, amorphous, or various combinations. Topics of interest comprise corrosion resistant alloys, biodegradable alloys, modern processing technologies, in vitro and in vivo biological responses, and high-resolution characterization techniques. The data presented may include analysis of the materials, implants, or explants. Submitted manuscripts should be limited to short communications, reviews, or research articles.

Prof. Florin Miculescu
Guest Editor

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• Metals as biomaterials
• Modern biomaterials processing methods
• Biomaterials corrosion resistance
• Biodegradable metals and alloys
• Biomaterials applications
• In vitro and in vivo response