Gel Analysis and Characterization
A section of Gels (ISSN 2310-2861).
Section Information
The Section “Gel Analysis and Characterization” of Gels aims to rapidly publish contributions on all aspects of gels characterization. We encourage the submission of manuscripts that provide novel competently researched articles and reviews that report on significant advances in the field. Topics include but are not limited to:
- Characterization and analysis of gels, gel hybrids, and gel additives;
- Texture and morphology of gels and xerogels by SEM, TEM, CryoSEM;
- Molecular structure at all scales by X-rays, neutrons, light scattering;
- Thermodynamics, temperature-concentration phase diagrams by calorimetry;
- Porosity, adsorption properties of xerogels;
- Computational modeling of gels to better understand the gelation mechanism;
- Dynamics of gels and gel-based composites;
- Mechanical behavior of gels and gel-based composites;
- Rheological behavior of gels and gel-based composites.
Editorial Board
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Smart Hydrogel-Type Formulations: New Insights Regarding Design and Biomedical Applications (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Gels for Skin Treatment and Wound Healing (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Food Hydrocolloids and Hydrogels: Rheology and Texture Analysis (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Aerogels: Recent Progress in Novel Applications (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Advanced Hydrogel for Water Treatment (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Design and Development of Gelatin-Based Materials (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Polymer-Based Smart Gel Electrolytes for Energy Storage (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Preparation and Characteristics of Aerogel-Based Materials (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Physical and Mechanical Properties of Polymer Gels (3rd Edition) (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Food Gels: Structure and Function (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 15 June 2026)
- Hydrogels in Biomedicine (Deadline: 10 July 2026)
- Towards Smart Gel Material for Flexible and Wearable Electronics (Deadline: 15 July 2026)
- Food Gel-Based Systems: Gel-Forming and Food Applications (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 15 July 2026)
- Applications of Gels in Energy Materials and Devices (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Polymer Hydrogels and Networks (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Synthesis and Application of Aerogel (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Structure and Properties of Functional Hydrogels (3rd Edition) (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Cellulose Gels: Properties and Prospective Applications (Deadline: 15 August 2026)
- Characterization Techniques for Hydrogels and Their Applications (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Multifunctional Aerogels: Types, Synthesis and Applications (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Phase Transition and Behavior of Gels (Deadline: 15 September 2026)
- Innovative Gels: Structure, Properties, and Emerging Applications (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Food Gels: Structure and Properties (3rd Edition) (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Recent Advances in the Rheology of Soft Gels (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Functional Hydrogels in Biomedicine (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Application of Smart Gel Material in Flexible and Wearable Electronic (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Biobased Gels: Antimicrobial Design, Characterization, and Biomedical Applications (Deadline: 20 October 2026)
- Recent Advances in Smart and Tough Hydrogels (Deadline: 30 October 2026)
- Rational Design and Characterization of Hydrogels (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Properties of Hydrogels, Aerogels, and Cryogels Composites (3rd Edition) (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Innovations in Application of Biofunctional Hydrogels (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Preparation, Structure–Property Relationships, and Applications of Emulsion Gels (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Recent Progress and Advances in Conductive or Smart Functional Polymer Gels (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Global Excellence in Bioactive Gels (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Advanced Hydrogels: Programmable Deformation and Actuation Design (Deadline: 30 December 2026)
- Advanced Metal Gels and Aerogels: Synthesis and Applications (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Advanced Gels in the Food System (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Advanced Aerogels: From Design to Application (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Next-Generation Aerogels: Design, Properties, and Applications (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Advances in Hybrid and Functional Gels: Design, Characterization, and Emerging Applications (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Recent Advances in Biopolymer Gels (3rd Edition) (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Innovative Synthesis and Application of Lignin/Cellulose-Based Gels and Aerogels (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Functional Gel Materials: Chemistry, Processing, Mechanical Performance, and Applications (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 15 January 2027)
- Advanced Hydrogels for Tissue Engineering and Drug Delivery (3rd Edition) (Deadline: 15 January 2027)
- Stretchable Conductive Hydrogel Materials for Flexible Sensors and Bioelectronics (Deadline: 15 January 2027)
- Properties and Applications of Cellulose-Based Gel (Deadline: 31 January 2027)
- Food Gels: Texture, Rheology, and Tribology (Deadline: 31 January 2027)
- Gel-Based Sensing Materials for Food and Drug Safety Detection (Deadline: 20 February 2027)
- Advances in Food Gels: Structure, Processing and Applications (Deadline: 10 March 2027)
- New Advances in Synthesis of Smart and Tough Hydrogel (Deadline: 15 March 2027)
- Design of Supramolecular Hydrogels (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 15 March 2027)
Topical Collection
Following topical collection within this section is currently open for submissions:
