Cellulose-Based Hydrogels for Advanced Applications
A special issue of Gels (ISSN 2310-2861). This special issue belongs to the section "Gel Chemistry and Physics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 December 2025 | Viewed by 36
Special Issue Editor
Interests: cellulose; lignin; polysaccharides; nanocellulose; hydrogels; aerogels; nanomaterials; biomaterials; drug release; wound dressing
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Dear Colleagues,
Cellulose, the most abundant polysaccharide in the world, has outstanding advantages (such as sustainability) due to its ability to be separated from renewable resources, biocompatibility, biodegradability, cost-effectiveness and significant mechanical properties. The preparation of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) with a high specific surface area, low density, excellent tensile strength and flexibility has allowed us to develop materials with unique physicochemical properties. Furthermore, the chemical modification of cellulose with different substituents (cellulose derivatives) has enabled us to obtain materials with new and distinct properties, presenting new opportunities for its use in various fields of applications.
The use of different strategies for the chemical or physical crosslinking of cellulose, its derivatives or nanocelluloses, either as such or in combination with other polymers, has led to the preparation of hydrogels with a wide spectrum of properties and exceptional advantages. Thus, cellulose-based hydrogels have found applications in biomedicine, wastewater treatment, and many other high-tech fields. Although they are highly researched, the development of novel multifunctional hydrogels and their involvement in cutting-edge applications is a huge challenge, requiring a comprehensive understanding of their preparation mechanisms and application scenarios in which they could provide higher efficiency and have a greater effect.
This Special Issue aims to present the latest advances in the preparation of cellulose-based hydrogels and their involvement in various applications, which may include biomedical applications (targeted drug delivery, tissue engineering, wound dressing), biosensors, cosmetics, environmental applications, food science, energy storage, and many more.
Dr. Diana Elena Ciolacu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cellulose
- hydrogels
- wound dressing
- tissue engineering
- regenerative medicine
- three-dimensional bioprinting
- biosensors
- cosmetics
- environmental applications
- food industry
- energy storage
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