Gel Processing and Engineering
A section of Gels (ISSN 2310-2861).
Section Information
The section “Gel Processing and Engineering” of Gels aims to bridge between the laboratory findings and the industrial applications of gels. It is indeed well established that production is one of the biggest challenges faced by gels before reaching the market. In addition, process development remains extremely problematic due to the necessity of product reproducibility and large-scale production. In this section, we aim to underline and highlight all the novelties from these and other aspects related to the engineering component of gel production.
Topics of interest include but are not limited to the following:
- New process development of gels;
- Gel-based fiber spinning and electrospinning;
- 3D/4D printing and printed gels;
- Gels bioprinting and biofabrication;
- Gels coating and films;
- Gel-related process control;
- Gel-related simulation and optimization of process;
- Tissue engineering application of gels;
- Novel gel designs;
- Gels additive manufacturing;
- Gel dynamics;
- Gels are used in industries such as food, cosmetics, and environments;
- Gel formation and processing technologies.
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Recent Advances in Hydrogels for Biomedical Application (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 20 May 2025)
- Polymer Aerogels and Aerogel Composites (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Mathematical Modeling in Gel Design and Applications (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Molecular Dynamics Simulations and Modelling on Gels (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Liposomal and Ethosomal Gels: From Design to Application (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Advances in Gel Films (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Aerogels—Preparation and Properties (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Advances in Carbon Gels: From Synthesis to Electrochemical and (Bio)analytical Applications (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Gel Formation Processes and Materials for Functional Thin Films (Deadline: 20 July 2025)
- Chemical Properties and Application of Gel Materials (Deadline: 30 July 2025)
- Advances in Xerogels: From Design to Applications (3rd Edition) (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Advances in Functional Hydrogels and Their Applications (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Gel-Based Adsorbent Materials for Environmental Remediation (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Antimicrobial Gels and Related Process Technologies (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Rheological Studies and Applications of Hydrogels Related to Drug Delivery (Deadline: 20 August 2025)
- Hydrogels, Oleogels and Bigels Used for Drug Delivery (Deadline: 20 August 2025)
- Advances and Current Applications in Gel-Based Membranes (Deadline: 30 August 2025)
- Recent Advances in Soft Gels in the Food Industry and Technology (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Recent Advancements and Functional Applications of Aerogels (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Advanced Hydrogels: Preparation, Property and Biomedical Application (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Design, Fabrication, and Applications of Food Composite Gels (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Advanced Soft Gels with Enhanced Functionality for Biomedical and Additive Manufacturing Applications (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Advances in Stimulus-Responsive Hydrogels: Theory, Modern Advances, and Applications (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Advances in Hydrogels for Regenerative Medicine (Deadline: 10 September 2025)
- Advanced Metal Gels: Synthesis and Applications (Deadline: 15 September 2025)
- Eco-Friendly Gels for Adsorption (Deadline: 25 September 2025)
- Advances in Composite Gels (3rd Edition) (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Polymer Gels for Sensor Applications (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Collagen-Based Gels (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Functional Gels Loaded with Natural Products (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Recent Progress and Development of Advanced Aerogels: Latest Processing Methods, Improved Properties and Application (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Advances in Synthetic and Bio-Based Aerogels: Mechanical Properties, Thermal Insulation, and Environmental Remediation (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Rheological Properties and Applications of Gel-Based Materials (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Functional Hydrogels for Soft Electronics and Robotic Applications (Deadline: 20 October 2025)
- Gelatin-Based Materials for Tissue Engineering (Deadline: 20 October 2025)
- Advanced Functional Hydrogels for Wearable Medical Devices (Deadline: 20 October 2025)
- Gel-Based Materials for Cartilage Regeneration (Deadline: 20 October 2025)
- Innovative Soft Materials with a Focus on Gels (Deadline: 30 October 2025)
- Advanced Aerogels: From Design to Application (Deadline: 30 October 2025)
- Recent Advances in Gel Polymer Electrolytes (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- Functional Gels for Dental Applications (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Food Gels: Structure and Application (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Advances in Engineering Emulsion Gels for Food Application (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Recent Advances in Multi-Material Hydrogel Bioinks for 3D Bioprinting (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Advances in Implantable Gel-Based Materials for Cosmetic Applications (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Aerogels: Promising Materials for Environmental Applications (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Safety of Aerogel Materials (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Environmentally Friendly Gels (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Polymeric Hydrogels for Biomedical Application (2nd Edition) (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Advanced Responsive Hydrogels and Their Applications in Biomedicine and Energy Science (Deadline: 30 April 2026)