Self-Assembled Gels: From Nanocomposite Design to Biomedical Innovations

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue focuses on the interdisciplinary frontier of self-assembled gels, bridging nanocomposite design and biomedical translation. Self-assembled gels, leveraging their intrinsic molecular interactions, offer tunable structures and functionalities, while integrating nanocomponents enhances their mechanical stability, stimuli responsiveness, and bioactivity—key advances driving their biomedical potential. This Issue encompasses cutting-edge research on gel fabrication strategies, including peptide/biomacromolecule self-assembly and nanomaterial integration, as well as explorations of their applications in drug delivery, tissue engineering, biosensing, and regenerative medicine. It collates contributions from material scientists, chemists, and biomedical researchers, highlighting how the rational design of nanocomposite gels addresses critical challenges in clinical practice, such as targeted cargo release and biocompatible scaffold development. By linking fundamental material innovation to real-world biomedical needs, this Special Issue aims to showcase transformative work, foster cross-disciplinary collaboration, and accelerate the translation of self-assembled nanocomposite gels into novel therapeutic and diagnostic tools.

Dr. Guilhem Godeau
Guest Editor

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