Aims & Scope
Journal of Biomaterials (JBI) publishes rigorous research on biomaterial composition, properties, fabrication, characterization, and non-clinical interactions with biological systems. We focus on fundamental materials science and engineering that advances the field of biomaterials.
Core Research Domains
Biomaterial Synthesis & Fabrication
- Polymer synthesis and modification techniques
- Ceramic and glass biomaterial processing
- Composite material fabrication methods
- 3D printing and additive manufacturing of biomaterials
- Scaffold design and fabrication strategies
- Hydrogel synthesis and crosslinking mechanisms
Novel electrospinning technique for producing aligned nanofiber scaffolds with controlled porosity and mechanical properties for tissue engineering applications.
Material Characterization & Properties
- Mechanical property analysis (tensile, compressive, elastic moduli)
- Surface characterization techniques (XPS, AFM, SEM, contact angle)
- Degradation kinetics and mechanisms
- Thermal and rheological properties
- Structural analysis (XRD, FTIR, NMR)
- Porosity and permeability measurements
Comprehensive characterization of biodegradable polymer blends examining degradation rates, mechanical strength evolution, and surface morphology changes under physiological conditions.
Biocompatibility & Biological Interactions
- In vitro cytotoxicity and cell viability assays
- Cell adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation studies
- Protein adsorption and biomolecular interactions
- Hemocompatibility testing and blood-material interactions
- Immune response characterization (in vitro)
- Bacterial adhesion and antimicrobial properties
Investigation of surface chemistry effects on protein adsorption patterns and subsequent cell behavior using modified titanium substrates with controlled surface energy.
Surface Engineering & Functionalization
- Surface modification techniques (plasma, chemical, physical)
- Coating technologies and thin film deposition
- Biomolecule immobilization strategies
- Surface patterning and topography control
- Self-assembled monolayers and surface grafting
- Bioactive surface design and optimization
Development of layer-by-layer assembly technique for creating multifunctional coatings on metallic implants with controlled release of bioactive molecules.
Secondary Focus Areas
Nanomaterials & Nanostructures
Synthesis, characterization, and properties of nanoscale biomaterials including nanoparticles, nanofibers, nanocomposites, and nanostructured surfaces. Focus on material properties and fabrication methods.
Smart & Responsive Materials
Design and characterization of stimuli-responsive biomaterials (pH, temperature, light, magnetic field). Material behavior and switching mechanisms, not therapeutic applications.
Biopolymers & Natural Materials
Extraction, modification, and characterization of natural polymers (collagen, chitosan, alginate, silk). Processing methods and structure-property relationships.
Computational Modeling
Molecular dynamics simulations, finite element analysis, and predictive modeling of biomaterial properties and interactions. Machine learning for material design and property prediction.
Biomimetic Materials
Bio-inspired material design, hierarchical structures, and self-assembly processes. Focus on material architecture and fabrication strategies mimicking natural systems.
Degradable Materials
Biodegradable and bioresorbable material development, degradation mechanism studies, and degradation product characterization. Material design for controlled degradation.
Explicitly Out of Scope
Clinical Outcomes & Patient Studies
Clinical trials, patient outcomes, surgical techniques, therapeutic efficacy, or medical device performance in clinical settings. These belong in clinical journals, not materials science publications.
Drug Formulation & Pharmacology
Drug development, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, or therapeutic mechanisms unless directly related to material-drug interactions and release kinetics from biomaterial carriers.
Pure Cell Biology & Molecular Biology
Cell signaling pathways, gene expression studies, or molecular mechanisms without direct connection to biomaterial properties or surface interactions. Focus must remain on material science.
Medical Device Clinical Use
Device implantation procedures, clinical performance evaluation, or patient management strategies. Material characterization and non-clinical testing only.
Food Technology & Nutraceuticals
Food processing, nutritional studies, or dietary supplements unless specifically addressing biomaterial encapsulation or delivery system design from materials perspective.
Article Types & Priorities
Fast-Track
Comprehensive studies with novel findings, rigorous methodology, and significant contribution to biomaterial science. Typical length: 4,000-8,000 words.
Standard Review
Concise reports of preliminary findings, novel techniques, or expert viewpoints. Length: 1,500-3,000 words. Must present clear advancement.
Accepted only by invitation or when presenting exceptional material science insights. Clinical case reports are not considered.
Editorial Standards & Requirements
Reporting Guidelines
- ARRIVE guidelines for animal studies
- MDAR framework for materials availability
- ISO 10993 standards for biocompatibility
- ASTM standards for material testing
- Detailed material characterization protocols
Data & Reproducibility
- Raw data deposition in public repositories
- Statistical analysis transparency
- Detailed synthesis protocols
- Material composition specifications
- Reproducibility statements required
Ethics & Compliance
- IRB/IACUC approval for biological studies
- Informed consent documentation
- Conflict of interest disclosure
- Funding source transparency
- Ethical material sourcing statements
Preprint & Publication Policy
- Preprints accepted and encouraged
- No prior publication in peer-reviewed journals
- Conference abstracts permitted
- Thesis chapters acceptable with disclosure
- Simultaneous submission prohibited
Editorial Decision Metrics
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Ensure your research focuses on biomaterial science, includes comprehensive characterization, and avoids clinical outcome claims. Review our author guidelines for detailed submission requirements.
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