Advanced Responsive Hydrogels and Their Applications in Biomedicine and Energy Science
A special issue of Gels (ISSN 2310-2861). This special issue belongs to the section "Gel Processing and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 154
Special Issue Editor
Interests: chemical biology; synthetic biology; cancer metabolism; epigenetics; immunotherapy; microbiome; responsive hydrogels
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Responsive hydrogels are materials that can change their properties in response to external stimuli, such as changes in temperature, pH, light, or electric field. These stimuli trigger reversible changes in the structure and properties of the hydrogels, leading to variations in their swelling capacity, porosity, and mechanical strength. Responsive hydrogels have a wide range of potential applications in various fields, including drug delivery, tissue engineering, biosensing, and soft robotics. For example, in drug delivery, hydrogels can be engineered to release drugs in a controlled manner or in response to specific stimuli, increasing the efficiency and reducing side effects of the treatment.
Overall, this Special Issue aims to provide comprehensive insights into the development of responsive hydrogels, making them a versatile and valuable tool in the development of advanced technologies and biomedical solutions.
Dr. Qingfei Zheng
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- stimuli-responsive
- hybrid hydrogels
- smart gel materials
- biocompatible
- biomaterials
- energy science
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