Biomolecule-Based Composites, Hybrids and Nanostructures for Biomedical Applications

Dear Colleagues,

In recent decades, the number of active biomolecules (such as herbal medicines, DNA, RNA, vitamins, hormones, and neurotransmitters) has progressively increased. However, few of them are directly applied for biomedical purposes. In commonly used methods, they are converted into composites and hybrids as the guest ingredients for suitable biomedical applications (such as scaffolds, wound dressing, and drug delivery systems).

Furthermore, the number of inert biomolecules (such as inert proteins, cellulose, chitosan, lignin, lipids, and carbohydrates) is also increasing. Many of these inert biomolecules are frequently utilized as host matrices to produce biomolecule-based composites, hybrids, and nanostructures for biomedical applications. The encapsulated active ingredients include both active biomolecules and active ingredients synthesized by chemical methods.

For the high-performance application of novel biomolecule-based products, a wide variety of nanotechnologies (such as molecular self-assembly, electrospinning, and electrospraying) have been explored. These products often have the inner structures, suitable shapes, and reasonable organization of a desired biomedical application. 

The objective of this Special Issue is to publish research works, reviews, and communications related to the biomedical applications of biomolecules as guest active ingredients or host inert matrices in composites, hybrids, or nanostructures, and the related preparation methods.

Prof. Deng-Guang Yu
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Biomolecules is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.