Iulian Antoniac
Editor
2013
The fi eld of biomaterials science represents a unique integration of biology, physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering, and medicine for the purpose of developing new materials solutions to address a variety of medical problems. The past years have witnessed a rapid expansion of the fi eld, and the newest generation of biomaterials, which incorporates biomolecules, therapeutic drugs, and living cells, offers both greater challenges and increased potential for effective medical solutions.