Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Collagen-Based Gels
A special issue of Gels (ISSN 2310-2861). This special issue belongs to the section "Gel Processing and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 567
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biomaterials; biocompatibility; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; cell biology; biomedical materials
Interests: biomedical materials; cell biomaterial interactions; biocompatibility; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Due to their distinctive characteristics, namely their biocompatibility, accessibility, affordability, and programmable properties, biopolymers are employed in a multitude of fields, including pharmaceutical and biomedical research, as well as cosmetics and food. Being the most abundant protein in mammals, with a triple-helix structure and an innately biocompatible, biomimetic, biodegradable, and haemostatic nature, collagen became one of the most commonly used biopolymers. Moreover, owing to the remarkable capacity of its fibers to self-assemble via non-covalent bonds and form in situ gels, collagen has been exploited in a plethora of applications, such tissue engineering, drug delivery systems, skin care, etc. The advantage of collagen-based gels is that they can be readily manipulated, and their mechanical and physical properties can be enhanced by chemical cross-linkers. However, sometimes, collagen-based gels face some limitations in the form of a weak mechanical strength and lack of elasticity. In light of these considerations, the field of collagen-based gels represents an ongoing area of research that requires a more comprehensive understanding of the technologies involved in their synthesis, gel formulations, and emerging applications. Thus, with this Special Issue, we aim to gather researchers who are interested in the field of collagen-based gels, from both a theoretical and applicative perspective. In particular, we welcome submissions presenting new insights into their fabrication, optimization parameters, drug loading and release mechanisms, the formulation and manufacturing aspects of novel collagen-based gels, and their innovative applications, with an emphasis on their biomedical use.
Dr. Andreea-Mariana Negrescu
Prof. Dr. Anişoara Cîmpean
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- collagen-based gels
- soft materials
- mechanical properties
- functional applications
- tissue engineering
- regenerative medicine
- drug delivery
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