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Advances in New Functional Biomaterials for Medical Applications, Second Edition
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Advances in New Functional Biomaterials for Medical Applications, Second Edition

A special issue of Crystals (ISSN 2073-4352). This special issue belongs to the section "Hybrid and Composite Crystalline Materials".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 2010

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Dr. Mădălina Simona Bălțatu

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Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Technical University "Gheorghe Asachi" of Iasi, Iasi, Romania
Interests: sustainability; sustainable development; energy; efficiency; environmental impact; sustainable engineering and design; green buildings; energy efficiency; building performance; building materials; building acoustics; life cycle assessment; embodied energy
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Prof. Dr. Petrica Vizureanu

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Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi, 41 D. Mangeron Street, 700050 Iasi, Romania
Interests: biomaterials; geoplymers; heat transfer; heat treatment; expert system; refractory materials; mine tailings
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Following the remarkable success of the first volume of the Special Issue “Advances in New Functional Biomaterials for Medical Applications” (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/crystals/special_issues/biomaterials_crystals), which published 10 articles, we are pleased to announce the second volume of this Special Issue.

Biomaterials and devices fabricated from biomaterials have been used in healthcare applications since ancient times, and significant improvements are being made on a daily basis, resulting in millions of lives being saved and quality of life improved for millions more. Biomaterials and the medical devices comprising them are now commonly used as prostheses in cardiovascular, orthopedic, dental, ophthalmological, and reconstructive surgery, as well as in other interventions, such as surgical sutures, bioadhesives, and controlled drug release devices.

The aim of this Special Issue is to present the latest experimental and theoretical achievements related to the use of biomaterials in contemporary healthcare and the process of developing novel biomaterials. All advances in new functional biomaterials for medical applications and research, as well as progress on metallic biomaterials (titanium alloys, cobalt alloys, magnesium alloys and stainless-steel alloys), are welcome to be published and shared, but potential paper topics are not limited to natural and synthetic polymers and bio-inert and bioactive ceramics. Scientific and technological progress has been achieved on this topic by universities and research institutes around the world. Biomaterials have revolutionized areas such as bioengineering and tissue engineering for the development of novel strategies to combat life-threatening diseases, thus improving the quality of life.  

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

  • The synthesis, characterization, and applications of new biomaterials, tissue engineering, etc.;
  • Mechanical coating/alloying/treatment of metallic and non-metallic materials.

Dr. Mădălina Simona Bălțatu
Prof. Dr. Petrica Vizureanu
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • new biomaterials
  • characterization
  • metallic biomaterials
  • bio interactive
  • resorbable biomaterials
  • controlled reactions

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Enhancing Shear Bond Strength in Lithium Silicate Glass Ceramics: Surface Treatment Optimization for Reseating Protocols
by Allison Torbiak, Muna Bebsh, Asmaa Haimeur, Ana Carla Fernandes, Cristina Fiuza and Rodrigo França
Crystals 2024, 14(10), 856; https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst14100856 - 29 Sep 2024
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The rapid evolution of lithium silicate-based glass ceramics in the field of dental ceramics has led to the availability of different compositions in the market. This in vitro study was conducted to assess an effective protocol for recementing de-bonded lithium silicate-based glass ceramics [...] Read more.
The rapid evolution of lithium silicate-based glass ceramics in the field of dental ceramics has led to the availability of different compositions in the market. This in vitro study was conducted to assess an effective protocol for recementing de-bonded lithium silicate-based glass ceramics by evaluating the shear bond strength of three reseating methods. The study included IPS e.max® CAD, Vita Suprinity®, Celtra Duo®, and n!ce as lithium-based glass ceramics. The samples underwent a series of preparation steps, including embedding in acrylic resin, hand polishing, etching with 5% hydrofluoric acid, and application of universal primer and adhesive as per manufacturer instructions. Subsequently, adhesive resin cement was applied to the ceramic tablets, and shear bond strength was assessed using a standardized method. The findings revealed that no single method demonstrated significantly superior results compared to the others. However, it was observed that etching with 5% hydrofluoric acid for 20 s yielded favorable outcomes in terms of time efficiency and standardized results. Additionally, it was noted that although sandblasting increased surface area, it did not enhance bond strength due to unfavorable surface disturbance. In conclusion, the study suggests that etching with 5% hydrofluoric acid for 20 s is a favorable protocol for reseating de-bonded lithium disilicate-based glass ceramics, offering both time efficiency and consistent results for clinicians. Full article
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Synthesis and Characterization of Carboxymethylcellulose-Functionalized Magnetite Nanoparticles as Contrast Agents for THz Spectroscopy with Applications in Oncology
by Oliver Daniel Schreiner, Petrisor Samoila, Thomas Gabriel Schreiner, Diana Socotar and Romeo Cristian Ciobanu
Crystals 2024, 14(8), 696; https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst14080696 - 30 Jul 2024
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This paper describes a process to obtain magnetite functionalized with carboxymethylcellulose via coprecipitation by means of a preliminary stabilization of magnetite in citric acid. The magnetite assemblies successfully passed in vitro and in vivo tests of bio-compatibility. The measured values for the dielectric [...] Read more.
This paper describes a process to obtain magnetite functionalized with carboxymethylcellulose via coprecipitation by means of a preliminary stabilization of magnetite in citric acid. The magnetite assemblies successfully passed in vitro and in vivo tests of bio-compatibility. The measured values for the dielectric loss factor are remarkably high, a prerequisite for the assemblies’ potential use as contrast agents. Broadband THz spectroscopy analysis was performed to identify the most relevant frequency bands (here, 3.2–4 THz) where the signal difference between normal cells and cancer cells is relevant for the particles’ potential use as contrast agents for THz imaging, with applications in oncology. Full article
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