
Bio-joining
Adhesion in Biomaterials, Biological Adhesives, and Biomimetic Adhesive Systems
- 1st Edition - March 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Authors: Lucas F. M. da Silva, Beatriz D. Simões, Eduardo A.S. Marques, Ricardo J.C. Carbas, Stanislav Gorb
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 3 0 8 0 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 3 0 8 1 - 0
Bio-joining: Adhesion in Biomaterials, Biological adhesives, and Biomimetic Adhesive Systems provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practical applic… Read more

In addition to its core focus, the book reviews significant applications in dentistry, as well as the engineering and design of joints using bioadhesive technologies. Recurring themes include the integration of biodegradability and sustainability in adhesive systems, along with a detailed examination of the degradation processes affecting these materials. B
- Presents the latest developments in adhesive technology in the dental and medical fields, as well as in the field of biological adhesives
- Analyzes the phenomenon of bioadhesion and the use of biomimetics as a way of developing novel adhesive bonds
- Includes a detailed analysis of material selection and bio-joining durability
2. Basics of adhesion science
3. Biogenic adhesives
4. How biology bonds parts
5. Biomimetic adhesion based on biological principles
6. Durability
7. Bio-joining biomaterials with synthetic adhesives
8. Bio-joining biomaterials in dentistry
9. Bio-joining human and animal tissues
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: March 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Lucas F. M. da Silva
Lucas F.M. da Silva is a Full Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Porto (FEUP). He leads INEGI’s Advanced Joining Processes Unit (AJPU), a 35‑member team working on welded, plastic deformation, and adhesive joints, integrating mechanical characterization, fracture testing, analytical modeling, and finite element analysis. He has coordinated 35 research projects funded mainly by FCT and the European Commission. With 15 patents, his contributions also extend to practical innovations in joining processes. His publications include over 700 SCOPUS papers, approximately 23000 citations and an h-index of 74. His work has been recognized with awards such as the SAGE Best Paper Award, Donald Julius Groen Prize, FEUP Scientific Excellence Award (2013, 2018), and Pedagogical Excellence Award (2023). Prof. da Silva is editor‑in‑chief of multiple international journals and book series and organizes numerous international conferences on joining, materials, manufacturing, machine design, and engineering education. He is founder and president of the Portuguese Adhesion and Adhesives Association (EURADH member).
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Beatriz D. Simões
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Eduardo A.S. Marques
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Ricardo J.C. Carbas
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