Research on Hydrogels for Controlled Drug Delivery
A special issue of Gels (ISSN 2310-2861). This special issue belongs to the section "Gel Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 April 2024) | Viewed by 8877
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nanomedicine; biomaterials; targeted drug delivery; pharmacokinetics; women and children’s health
Interests: cancer biomaterials; bioengineering; implant design; surface modification; targeted drug delivery; tissue engineering; 3D printing
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Dear Colleagues,
Drug delivery systems have become increasingly important in the field of pharmaceuticals and biomedicine. Hydrogels, which are networks of crosslinked polymer chains capable of absorbing and releasing large amounts of water and other molecules, are gaining traction in the field of drug delivery due to their excellent biocompatibility, flexibility, and ability to control drug release profiles. This Special Issue seeks to explore the latest developments in hydrogel-based drug delivery systems and the potential applications of these systems in the fields of medicine and biotechnology.
The aim of this Special Issue is to provide a comprehensive overview of the current research on hydrogels for controlled drug delivery. The focus is on both theoretical and experimental research that covers novel hydrogel materials and drug delivery systems, their applications in medicine and biotechnology, and their potential clinical use. The Special Issue will also include studies on the synthesis, characterization, and properties of hydrogels and their applications in drug delivery.
The goal of this Special Issue is to bring together experts in the field of hydrogel-based drug delivery to discuss recent advances in the field and to share their knowledge and insights. We invite investigators to contribute original research articles, review articles, short communications, etc.
Dr. Xin Wei
Prof. Dr. David Mills
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- hydrogels
- drug delivery
- controlled release system
- biodegradable hydrogels
- tissue engineering
- biodegradable hydrogels
- smart hydrogels
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