Biopolymer-Based Materials in Medical Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Biopolymer-based materials are materials that are primarily composed of biopolymers, which are natural polymers produced by living organisms. These polymers can be derived from renewable resources such as plants, animals, or microorganisms. In recent years, the use of biopolymer-based materials has steadily increased due to their high demand in medical applications. These materials play a significant role in various medical applications due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and versatility. The applications of biopolymer-based materials include drug delivery systems, tissue engineering, wound dressings, surgical sealants and adhesives, orthopedic implants, dental applications, diagnostic devices, vaccine delivery, and so on. Since the demand for polymers in medical applications has been significantly increasing, further advanced research on extracting biopolymer-based materials, exploring new materials, and developing the biopolymer-based materials industry is particularly important. 

In addition, although biodegradability is an advantage of biopolymer-based materials, it is also a disadvantage because they may easily suffer from wear and tear due to their intensive interaction with the body. Hence, further studies investigating the effect of their treatment and attempting to understand their related biological mechanisms can contribute to the efficient use of these materials in medical applications. 

Therefore, the current Special Issue on “Biopolymer-based Materials in Medical Applications” invites submissions of reviews and original papers that address any interesting topics concerning the effect of therapy with biopolymer-based materials, their biological mechanisms, and their applications.

Prof. Dr. Hsiuying Wang
Prof. Dr. Pengchao Zhang
Guest Editors

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• biopolymer-based materials
• biopolymer-based materials therapy
• biopolymer-based materials industry
• biomedical applications
• wound dressings
• tissue engineering