Biopolymer Gel-Assisted Synthesis of Particles for Biomedical Applications (3rd Edition)
A special issue of Gels (ISSN 2310-2861). This special issue belongs to the section "Gel Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 July 2026 | Viewed by 4495
Special Issue Editor
Interests: nanocomposites; fibres; polymers; gels; biopolymers; calcium phosphate; gelatine; electrospun; electrospinning; coatings
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Dear Colleagues,
We sincerely thank all authors, reviewers, and readers for their contributions to the second edition of this Special Issue, entitled “Biopolymer Gel-Assisted Synthesis of Particles for Biomedical Applications (2nd Edition)”, available at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/gels/special_issues/biopolymer_gel_II.
Biopolymer gels, as cross-linked systems, are now widely used in various areas of biomedicine and pharmacotherapy. Depending on their chemical structure and polarity, biomacromolecular gels typically contain functional domains that can act as reactive sites for ion interactions, enabling the generation of functional hybrid particles. In biomedical research, these particles have broad relevance, including in bone and tissue engineering, surgical instruments and medical devices, neural engineering, cancer therapy, biomechanics, and medical imaging.
As versatile model systems, biopolymer gels can also modulate particle morphology, shape, and biofunctionality. Drug-loaded biocompatible gels, for instance, are extensively explored for the synthesis of particles that can lead to cancer therapy and gradual drug release in different organs. Another interesting approach is implementing biopolymer-loaded hybrid nanoparticles in the bioimaging and molecular diagnostics of diseases due to excellent optical properties.
The investigation of the role of biopolymer-based gels in the synthesis of inorganic particles and crystals is, therefore, important for introducing cost-effective, simple, and convenient strategies regarding biomedical products. In this Special Issue, we welcome original research papers as well as review articles on the synthesis of biopolymer–inorganic hybrid particles. The main objective is to gather contributions on preparation methods, pharmaceutical applications, bioimaging potential, and toxicity assessments related to their biomedical use.
We hope that this Special Issue will continue to provide the scientific community with a thorough overview of the current research on particle synthesis, characterization, and applications in the biomedical area.
Dr. Mazeyar Parvinzadeh Gashti
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- biopolymer gels in synthesis of hierarchical and self-assembled structures
- biopolymer hybrid particles for cell encapsulation and biofabrication
- biopolymer hybrid particles for micropatterning and bio sensing in microfluidic devices
- injectable biopolymer hybrid particles in biomedical applications
- biopolymer hybrid particles for drug delivery
- biopolymer hybrid particles in cosmetic, hygiene, and personal care products
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