Advanced Hydrogels with Antibacterial Properties
A special issue of Gels (ISSN 2310-2861). This special issue belongs to the section "Gel Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 August 2026 | Viewed by 43
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Interests: hydrogels; fixed prosthodontics; implant-supported restorations; dental biomaterials; adhesion and bonding strategies; digital dentistry; structural durability of restorations; esthetic and functional rehabilitation; translational research in dentistry
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Interests: fixed and implant-supported prosthodontics; esthetic and functional dental rehabilitation; dental ceramics; hydrogels; biomimetic restorative materials; digital workflows in prosthodontics; interdisciplinary research in dental medicine and materials science
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Interests: prosthetic dentistry; temporomandibular joint disorders; dental materials and gels; fixed and removable restorations; digital dentistry; strategies in dental education; clinical and translational research in dentistry
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The search for innovative biomaterials capable of preventing bacterial colonization and promoting tissue healing has been stimulated by the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance. Due to their unique structural versatility, biocompatibility and ability to incorporate bioactive agents, hydrogels have emerged as a promising platform for developing advanced antibacterial strategies.
This Special Issue, “Advanced Hydrogels with Antibacterial Properties”, aims to highlight recent progress in the design, synthesis, characterization, and biomedical applications of hydrogels with antibacterial potential. We invite contributions on a broad range of topics, including antibacterial mechanisms, biofilm inhibition, functional nanocomposites, drug delivery systems, and hybrid hydrogels. Particular attention will be given to translational approaches that connect materials science with clinical applications in medicine and dentistry, ranging from wound healing to infection-resistant restorative and implant therapies.
Original research articles, reviews and short communications are welcome. Our goal is to provide an interdisciplinary platform for researchers working in chemistry, biomaterials, microbiology, biomedical engineering, and clinical sciences, thereby fostering new insights and collaborations in the field of antibacterial hydrogels.
We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions.
Dr. Andreea Kui
Dr. Smaranda Buduru
Dr. Andrea Maria Chisnoiu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- hydrogels
- antibacterial materials
- antimicrobial resistance
- biofilm inhibition
- drug delivery systems
- nanocomposites
- biocompatibility
- wound healing
- infection-resistant biomaterials
- clinical applications in medicine and dentistry
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