Two BBT members honored at the XLVII International Congress of the Iberian Society of Biomechanics and Biomaterials

The XLVII International Congress of the Iberian Society of Biomechanics and Biomaterials (SIBB 2025) took place on November 6th and 7th in Donostia-San Sebastián (Spain). As has been tradition since the congress's inception, a significant delegation from the BBT attended the event.

Pablo Fernández-Gutiérrez was awarded 2nd place for Best Oral Presentation for his work: "P. Fernández, M. Punset, A. Rodriguez-Contreras, D. Rodríguez, M. Molmeneu, J. Franch-Serracanta, M.C. Manzanares-Cespedes, J.A. Calero, & J.M. Manero. Osteointegrative Calcium- and Magnesium-Enriched Coatings for porous titanium scaffolds."

The study focuses on the development of bioactive calcium- and magnesium-enriched coatings on porous titanium scaffolds to enhance osteointegration. By leveraging interconnected porosity to promote bone ingrowth and vascularization, thermochemical treatments enabled the incorporation of these ions into the scaffold surface, leading to increased osteoblastic proliferation in vitro. In vivo results showed a significant improvement in bone–implant contact, enhanced vascularization, and accelerated bone maturation, suggesting a promising approach for improving the integration of porous titanium implants.

PhD student Jordi Rodrigo was awarded a Travel Grant of 150 euros for his presentation: "J. Rodrigo Vallvé, C. O. Verdugo, E. Jiménez-Piqué, M. Pegueroles. Zinc-based bioresorbable biomaterials: from material characterization to polymeric scaffold reinforcement via SC-DIW."

Among bioresorbable metals (BMs) emerging as promising alternatives to permanent implants, zinc (Zn) and its alloys stand out due to their intermediate corrosion rates, essential physiological roles, and favorable biocompatibility. Jordi’s work covers the mechanical characterization and degradation of Zn alloys, as well as the development of bioresorbable PLCL 3D-printed scaffolds reinforced with Zn microparticles using Solvent Casting-Direct Ink Writing (SC-DIW) for biomedical applications.

In addition to these award-winning presentations, other BBT members shared their research through oral communications:

• • T. Vilella, G. Fargas , D. Rodríguez. Enhancing 3D printed TiNb scaffolds via Zr and Ta alloying. Oral presentation: XLVII Congreso Internacional de la Sociedad Ibérica de Biomecánica y Biomateriales, 6-7th November 2025, Donostia-San Sebastián (Spain).

  • R. Agut-Lopez; I. Ridao; M.P. Ginebra & M. Espanol. Ultralong Hydroxyapatite Nanofiber Scaffolds with Tuneable Properties. 

  • P. Urdalleta-Goenaga, J. García-Torres, C. Canal. Cold Atmospheric Plasma and Magnetoelectric Nanoparticles: A Dual-Modality Approach to Cancer Treatment. 

  • Y.A. Franco-Márquez, D. Rodríguez, E. Rupérez. Additive manufacture of resorbable iron-based alloys for bone regeneration.