Nanocomposite Hydrogels and Their Application in Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering

Dear Colleagues,

Hydrogels are one of the most investigated materials for different applications in the biomedical field. They possess a highly hydrated three-dimensional polymeric network and can mimic the chemical, physical, electrical and biological properties of tissues. Hydrogels have been used as wound dressings, hygiene products, adhesives and in tissue engineering. They are also crucial for the controlled release of bioactive molecules. Recent advances in these materials include the development of nanocomposite hydrogels, which result from the combination of nanoparticles of different nature (polymeric, inorganic/ceramic, metallic, etc.) with the polymeric network, achieving hydrogels reinforced with these nanostructures that exhibit enhanced physicochemical and biological properties. These emerging trends aim to achieve advanced hydrogels designed with tunable properties not commonly found in polymers.

This Special Issue aims to report on recent research and advances in the design, fabrication, and application of nanocomposite hydrogels. The potential of these hydrogels in biomedicine will be highlighted, especially in areas such as tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, cell culture, and drug delivery systems. This issue invites original research articles and reviews on the recent advances and challenges in this field of knowledge.

Dr. Gustavo Cabrera Barjas
Dr. Jomarien García-Couce
Guest Editors

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• nanocomposite hydrogels
• nanomaterials
• tissue engineering
• regenerative medicine
• drug delivery
• cell culture