Journal Guide

biomaterials, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, drug delivery systems, nanomedicine, medical devices

Biomaterials Science is an international high impact journal exploring the science of biomaterials and their translation towards clinical use. Its scope encompasses new concepts in biomaterials design, studies into the interaction of biomaterials with the body, and the use of materials to answer fundamental biological questions. Papers do not necessarily need to report a new biomaterial but should provide novel insight into the biological applications of the biomaterial.

Biomedical Materials publishes original research findings and critical reviews that contribute to our knowledge about the composition, properties, and performance of materials for all applications relevant to human healthcare.

Biopolymers publishes original research papers and review articles in the general area of macromolecular structure and function, as well as biologically relevant model systems. Manuscripts should report on studies that examine biological macromolecules (naturally occurring and designed), their interactions, reactions, and macromolecular assemblies at structural, chemical, and physical levels. The Journal strives to publish high-impact papers that will significantly enhance our understanding of the chemistry and/or the biology of the systems under investigation. Reports describing techniques that could be applied to the study of biological macromolecules will be considered for publication only if they will have broad utility to the biochemical and biophysical research community. Topics of particular interest include, but are not limited to:

Original research papers, critical review articles and case studies will be solicited from scientists, engineers and clinicians working in the field. The topic of research should include a biological surface as part of the interface (e.g. articular cartilage, skin or dental enamel) or have a direct impact on biological function (e.g. prosthetic joints, dental implants). The scope of the journal will include all aspects of the tribology of bio-interfaces. Subject areas include:

• Natural joints: Synovial joints, articular cartilage, meniscus, mechanically and biochemically induced damage
• Artificial articular joints: Partial and total joint replacement, spinal discs, explant analysis, implant corrosion and wear, artificial cartilage, bio-scaffolds
• Prosthesis tribology: Prosthetic human interfacing and coupling, tribological function
• Biological implants: Catheters, heart pumps, stents, bio-probes, intravenous, needles
• Biomimetics: Bio-inspired tribology, insect tribology,
• Ocular tribology: Ocular surfaces, contact lenses, tear lubrication and Dry Eye Syndrome
• Skin tribology: Damage mechanisms, blistering mechanisms, bedsores, sweat lubrication
• Haptics: Tactile perception and surface texture, ergonomics
• Personal care: Hair conditioners, skin creams, cosmetics, shaving products, exfoliants, toothpaste
• Oral processing: Foodstuffs and beverages, mouth feel and taste perception, food texture and rheology
• Dental tribology: Tooth and implant wear, implant anchoring, tribo-corrosion of dental surfaces, fracture mechanism of teeth
• Biotribology for industry: Identifying new opportunities, developing test methods, correlation with customer experience, consumer products and packaging
• Sports Tribology: Equipment design and development, preparation, deterioration and testing of sport surfaces, grip, player interaction and gait analysis

Cell and Tissue Banking provides a forum for disseminating information to scientists and clinicians involved in the banking and transplantation of cells and tissues. Cell and Tissue Banking is an international, peer-reviewed journal that publishes original papers in such areas as quality assurance and control of banked cells and tissues; preservation and sterilization methods; clinical applications of banked cells and tissues; standards of practice in procurement, processing, storage and distribution; and ethical and medico-legal issues. Research is presented in the form of full-length papers describing original work; short communications for rapid publication; and mini- and full-length reviews of topical issues.