Next-Generation Biodegradable and Bioactive Biomaterials

Over the past two decades, biodegradable and bioactive biomaterials have moved from niche research interests to foundational components of modern regenerative medicine, drug delivery, and implantable medical devices. Conventional permanent implants have improved quality of life for millions of patients, but they are often associated with long-term complications. In parallel, there is a growing pressure to design materials that are not only clinically effective but also sustainable, resource efficient, and aligned with circular economy principles. Next-generation biodegradable and bioactive biomaterials are distinguished by their ability to couple controlled, predictable degradation with finely tuned biological activity. Despite this rapid progress, current knowledge is fragmented across sub-disciplines, making it difficult for researchers and practitioners to gain an integrated view of design principles, structure-property-function relationships, and translational pathways. Next-Generation Biodegradable and Bioactive Biomaterials provides a state-of-the-art, cross-disciplinary synthesis of concepts, materials, processing strategies, and applications that define the future of transient, regenerative, and functionally active biomaterials. It unifies fragmented knowledge across material classes and application domains, shifts the focus from "biodegradable as an endpoint to "bioactive and programmable" as a design paradigm, and highlights emerging frontiers. Covering topics such as biomedical applications, nanostructure design, and transient biomaterials, this book is an excellent resource for academic researchers, graduate students, clinician-scientists, healthcare professionals, R&D scientists and engineers, and more.

Safaa Najah Saud Al-Humairi is an Associate Professor at Management and Science University, serving as the Deputy Dean of Research, International, and Industry. He is at the forefront of technological innovation with over 15 years of research experience in robotics, drone technologies, and nanotechnology. His work focuses on integrating nanomaterials and nanoelectronics into drones and robots, leading to advancements in miniaturization, energy efficiency, and the development of highly sensitive sensors and communication devices. His research also explores advanced communication technologies to enhance the security and efficiency of robotic systems, which is vital for applications in military operations and emergency response. Dr. Safaa's interdisciplinary approach addresses contemporary challenges by deeply understanding robotic systems and advanced materials. In addition to his academic and research roles, Dr. Safaa is a registered professional engineer and has authored over 150 research articles in prestigious journals. His work has earned him numerous awards, including special, gold, silver, and bronze medals at national and international engineering exhibitions. He also serves as an editor and reviewer for several leading journals, contributing significantly to his field.

Dr. Abdollah Bahador is a leading expert in materials engineering, specializing in advanced materials such as titanium and shape memory alloys. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, with research focusing on laser welding and powder metallurgy. He serves as Principal Researcher at the Materials Processing Institute, UK, following academic roles at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and Osaka University, Japan. Dr. Bahador's work spans additive manufacturing, tribology, corrosion, and thermal properties of materials, with applications in biomedical and industrial fields. With over 40 high-impact publications and numerous awards, he is a recognized innovator in advancing materials science and engineering

Dr. Fida Majdoub is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Material and Mechanical Structures, ECAM La Salle, University of Lyon, France. She specializes in mechanical engineering with expertise spanning advanced vibrations, tribology, general mechanics, and materials science. Her research focuses on friction law modeling, biomedical materials, and energy efficiency in transmission systems. Dr. Fida holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Ecole Centrale de Lyon and has earned multiple distinctions, including the Silver Poster Award (STLE 2012, USA) and Best Poster Award (JIFT 2011, France). Her academic journey includes postdoctoral work at École Arts et Métiers ParisTech and research roles in France, with a focus on mechanical modeling and numerical simulations. She is a prolific author with numerous publications in leading journals, especially on friction, lubrication, and innovative materials for biomedical and energy applications.