Innovations in Application of Biofunctional Hydrogels
A special issue of Gels (ISSN 2310-2861). This special issue belongs to the section "Gel Analysis and Characterization".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 February 2026 | Viewed by 13
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Biofunctional hydrogels have emerged as a transformative class of materials with tunable physicochemical properties and dynamic bioactivity, enabling their widespread application in diverse fields, such as biomedicine, tissue engineering, drug delivery, and soft bioelectronics. Their ability to mimic the extracellular matrix, respond to physiological stimuli, and interact intelligently with living systems makes them highly attractive for next-generation biomedical technologies. This Special Issue aims to highlight recent innovations in the design, synthesis, characterization, and application of biofunctional hydrogels. We place particular emphasis on their functional integration into complex biological environments, such as dynamic tissue interfaces, wound sites, and implantable devices. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, smart and responsive hydrogels, bioprintable and injectable hydrogels, hydrogel-based biosensors, and systems for targeted therapy or regenerative medicine. We welcome original research articles and comprehensive reviews that showcase interdisciplinary advances, spanning materials science, bioengineering, chemistry, and medicine. By collecting cutting-edge contributions, this Special Issue seeks to deepen our understanding of structure–property–function relationships and to inspire innovative strategies for engineering advanced hydrogel-based platforms with enhanced performance, biocompatibility, and clinical potential.
Dr. Yannan Liu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- hydrogel
- biofunctional
- tissue engineering
- biomedical applications
- soft electronics
- biomaterial
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