Advancing Green Chemistry in Hydrogel Development: Design, Synthesis, and Characterization
A special issue of Gels (ISSN 2310-2861). This special issue belongs to the section "Gel Chemistry and Physics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 841
Special Issue Editors
Interests: polysaccharide; hydrogels; nanohydrogels; drug delivery; tissue engineering
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Dear Colleagues,
Recent studies have highlighted a growing interest in hydrogels. This is due to their remarkable properties, which include their high water content, porosity, and flexibility, rendering them highly promising in a variety of biomedical applications. These three-dimensional polymeric networks, either physically or chemically cross-linked, possess hydrophilic properties that enable them to absorb and retain water and biological fluids. These polymeric mixtures play a significant role in diverse applications such as wound healing, contact lenses, implant coating, drug delivery, tissue engineering, agriculture, bio-sensors, and various hygiene products. Choosing naturally derived cross-linking agents not only ensures the safety of biomedical applications but also contributes to both scientific and environmental goals for medical advancement. Consequently, in this Special Issue, we aim to collect studies on “Advancing Green Chemistry in Hydrogel Development: Design, Synthesis, and Characterization". We welcome investigations into synthesizing eco-friendly hydrogel compounds, particularly utilizing biodegradable and biocompatible materials.
Prof. Dr. Pietro Matricardi
Dr. Njomza Ajvazi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- hydrogels
- biomolecules
- natural polymers
- biocompatibility
- biodegradability
- green chemistry
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