Advanced Hydrogels: Preparation, Property and Biomedical Application (3rd Edition)

Dear Colleagues,

We are grateful to all authors, reviewers, and readers for their responses to the first and second editions of our Special Issue, entitled “Advanced Hydrogels: Preparation, Property, and Biomedical Application”. You can access these articles for free via the following links:

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/gels/special_issues/preparation_application

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/gels/special_issues/724N76CU66

Hydrogels are physically or chemically crosslinked three-dimensional networks. Due to the variety of monomer and crosslinker types, these hydrogels exhibit extraordinary properties, including high water content, porosity, and flexibility, leading to their extensive use in biomedical applications. They are of great interest in biocompatible implant devices, biosensors, drug delivery systems, wound care, and many other applications.

In the third edition of this Special Issue, we welcome original research articles, comprehensive reviews, short communications, and perspectives, with topics addressing—but not limited to—the key findings and contributions on advanced hydrogels, including preparation methods, characterization, and biomedical applications.

Prof. Dr. Akira Matsumoto
Guest Editor

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