J. Gil et al. Advances in New Alloys, Polymers and Composites for Biomedical Applications. Materials

J. Gil, E. Velasco-Ortega, J.L. Rondón-Romero, J. Moreno-Muñoz, E. Nuñez-Marquez, A. Puigdollers, M. Pegueroles. Advances in New Alloys, Polymers and Composites for Biomedical Applications. Materials 2026, 19(2), 304. OPEN ACCESS.

doi: doi.org/10.3390/ma19020304

EDITORIAL

The continuous evolution of biomedical technologies has been inextricably linked to advances in materials science. From early metallic implants to contemporary multifunctional, bioactive, and intelligent systems, materials have consistently played a pivotal role in enabling safer, more effective, and longer-lasting medical devices. The steady increase in global life expectancy, together with the rising prevalence of chronic diseases and traumatic injuries, has intensified the demand for advanced biomaterials capable of fulfilling increasingly complex mechanical, biological, and functional requirements.
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