This topic focuses on biomaterials whose structure and function are inspired by biological systems or engineered at the nanoscale. Contributions may address biomimetic architectures, nanostructured surfaces, self-assembled materials, and design strategies that translate principles from nature into advanced material concepts for biomedical applications.

This topic covers materials that actively interact with biological environments, degrade in a controlled manner, or provide specific functional properties. It includes bioactive coatings, resorbable implants, stimuli-responsive systems, and material concepts designed to support healing, regeneration, or targeted biological responses. 

This topic highlights methods for understanding biomaterials across different length scales. Contributions may focus on advanced microscopy, spectroscopy, mechanical testing, in vitro models, computational simulation, and imaging approaches that help link material structure, properties, and biological performance.

This topic addresses biomaterials that respond dynamically to changes in their environment. This includes materials that react to pH, temperature, mechanical load, light, biochemical signals, or cellular activity, as well as autonomous systems that adapt their properties or functions during use.

This topic focuses on the interactions between biomaterials and biological systems. Contributions may explore cell-material interactions, protein adsorption, immune responses, tissue integration, surface modification, and interface design to improve compatibility, stability, and long-term performance.

This topic covers material-based approaches to prevent or control microbial colonization. It includes antimicrobial surfaces, nanoparticle-based strategies, anti-biofilm concepts, controlled release systems, and the evaluation of antimicrobial performance in biomedical and clinical contexts.

This topic brings together biomaterials for therapeutic delivery and tissue regeneration. Contributions may address carrier systems, scaffolds, hydrogels, controlled release platforms, cell-supporting matrices, and material strategies that support repair, replacement, or regeneration of tissues.

This topic focuses on the translation of biomaterials into practical use. It includes implant materials, medical devices, diagnostic systems, industrial production routes, application-driven testing, and examples showing how biomaterials move from laboratory development toward clinical or commercial implementation.

This topic addresses the conditions that enable biomaterials to reach real-world applications. Contributions may cover scalable manufacturing, additive manufacturing, quality assurance, standardization, regulatory pathways, sustainability aspects, and innovation processes that support transfer from research to application.