New Trends in Chitosan-Based Hydrogels
A special issue of Gels (ISSN 2310-2861). This special issue belongs to the section "Gel Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 110
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Interests: macromolecular chemistry; biopolymers; organometallics; polymer hydrogel; biocomposites; nanofibers; nanomaterials
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Dear Colleagues,
Chitosan, a biopolymer derived from chitin, is widely recognized for its potential in various biomedical, pharmaceutical, and environmental applications. Due to its biocompatibility, biodegradability, non-toxicity, and ability to form hydrogels, chitosan has emerged as a promising material in the field of hydrogels. Chitosan-based hydrogels are of particular interest due to their unique properties, such as a high water content, tunable mechanical strength, and versatility for use in drug delivery, tissue engineering, wound healing, and environmental remediation. These hydrogels can be synthesized through different methods, such as physical crosslinking, chemical crosslinking, and ionic gelation, allowing for a wide range of applications in controlled drug release, wound dressings, and bio-scaffold engineering.
This Special Issue, "New Trends in Chitosan-Based Hydrogels", will highlight cutting-edge research, innovations, and advancements in this field. It will cover recent developments in the synthesis, characterization, and applications of chitosan-based hydrogels, particularly in the biomedical, pharmaceutical, and environmental sectors. This Special Issue will serve as a platform for researchers, scientists, and industry professionals to explore the latest trends and challenges and future prospects in chitosan-based hydrogel technology. Furthermore, chitosan-based hydrogels are increasingly being explored for their multifunctional properties, including antimicrobial activity, controlled release behavior, and enhanced mechanical performance, meaning that they represent a promising area of study for researchers and industry practitioners alike.
We invite researchers from diverse fields, such as materials science, chemistry, biomedical engineering, environmental science, and pharmaceutical sciences, to submit original research articles, reviews, and short communications on the following topics related to chitosan-based hydrogels:
- Advances in the synthesis and modification of chitosan-based hydrogels;
- Biomedical applications of chitosan-based hydrogels, including drug delivery, wound healing, and tissue engineering;
- Environmental applications of chitosan-based hydrogels for pollution control and remediation;
- Innovative characterization techniques for the evaluation of chitosan-based hydrogels;
- Hybrid materials and nanocomposites based on chitosan hydrogels;
- Challenges and future perspectives in the development of chitosan-based hydrogels for real-world applications.
This Special Issue, "New Trends in Chitosan-Based Hydrogels", will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest developments and future prospects in this rapidly evolving field. By gathering high-quality research from leading scientists and experts, this Special Issue will contribute to advancing the understanding and application of chitosan-based hydrogels across multiple domains. We believe that this collection will foster collaboration and inspire innovative solutions in biomedical, pharmaceutical, and environmental applications, ultimately advancing this field toward practical, scalable, and sustainable solutions.
Dr. Lahoucine Bahsis
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- chitosan hydrogels
- green synthesis
- biopolymer-based hydrogels
- polymer crosslinking
- biodegradable hydrogels
- nanocomposites
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