Calls for papers

International Journal of Nano and Biomaterials

Special Issue on: "Recent Advances in the Prediction and Characterisation of Biomaterials: Their Properties and Applications"

Guest Editors:
Professor Dr.-Ing. Andreas Oechsner, Technical University of Malaysia, Malaysia
Prof. Dr. Lucas da Silva, Universidade do Porto, Portugal

New developments of advanced biomaterials such as composite materials or cellular structures require the accurate prediction and characterisation of their properties. Only if the performance of a new material of structure can be accurately predicted and guaranteed, can an application be suggested or recommended. To this end, modelling, numerical simulation and experimental characterisation play an important role and are complementing each other. This issue is focused on the recent advances in the prediction and characterisation of biomaterials and structures.

• Modelling of mechanical behaviour (dynamic behaviour, fracture, etc.)
• Thermo and electrodynamical behaviour
• Numerical simulation (e.g. finite element simulation) of materials and structures (e.g. prostheses and implants)
• Composite and fibre reinforced materials
• Advanced characterisation methods (e.g. CT)

Submitted papers should not have been previously published nor be currently under consideration for publication elsewhere. (N.B. Conference papers may only be submitted if the paper was not originally copyrighted and if it has been completely re-written).

All papers are refereed through a peer review process. A guide for authors, sample copies and other relevant information for submitting papers are available on the Author Guidelines page

Deadline for submissions: 30 April 2010