Nanocomposite Hydrogels for Drug Delivery and Wound Healing
A special issue of Gels (ISSN 2310-2861). This special issue belongs to the section "Gel Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 37
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Interests: hydrogels; biomaterials; composites; nanomaterials; smart materials; stem cell; drug delivery; tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
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Dear Colleagues,
Nanocomposite hydrogels represent a groundbreaking class of biomaterials that integrate polymeric networks with nano-sized fillers, such as clay nanoparticles, carbon-based materials, or metallic nanoparticles. This synergy creates a three-dimensional structure with significantly enhanced mechanical properties, superior biocompatibility, and intelligent responsiveness compared to conventional hydrogels. This Special Issue, titled "Nanocomposite Hydrogels for Drug Delivery and Wound Healing", aims to explore the applications of nanocomposite hydrogels in drug delivery and wound healing.
In the realm of drug delivery, nanocomposite hydrogels act as sophisticated controllable reservoirs. The incorporation of nanofillers not only reinforces the hydrogel matrix, enabling more sustained release kinetics, but can also be engineered to respond to specific biological stimuli. For wound healing, these materials provide an ideal multifunctional dressing. Their high water content maintains a moist environment conducive to tissue regeneration, while their robust mechanical strength ensures integrity during application. Furthermore, they can facilitate real-time monitoring of the healing process and support the formation of new tissue and blood vessels. By offering a versatile platform that can protect the wound, combat infection, and deliver bioactive compounds in a controlled manner, nanocomposite hydrogels are paving the way for a new generation of smart, highly effective wound care solutions.
In conclusion, their unique architecture, combining the hydrous environment of hydrogels with the functional versatility of nanomaterials, makes them exceptionally promising for advanced biomedical applications, particularly in drug delivery and wound healing. I am pleased to invite you, a renowned expert in the field, to contribute to this Special Issue, which will help promote the development of scientific studies on drug delivery and wound healing.
Prof. Dr. Huihua Yuan
Dr. Hongyun Xuan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nanocomposite hydrogels
- biocompatibility
- and intelligent responsiveness
- drug delivery
- wound healing
- release kinetics
- tissue regeneration
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