Hydrogels and Organogels for Biomedical Applications
A special issue of Gels (ISSN 2310-2861). This special issue belongs to the section "Gel Chemistry and Physics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2026 | Viewed by 43
Special Issue Editor
Interests: hydrogel nanocomposite; biomedical application; bioelectronics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Hydrogels and organogels have emerged for their potential in biomedical fields, owing to the exceptional softness, tunable mechanical properties, excellent biocompatibility, and capacity for controlled delivery. Hydrogels, characterized by their hydrophilic polymer networks with high water content, mimic the native extracellular matrix, facilitating their application for tissue engineering, wound healing, drug delivery, and biosensing. Organogels, formed by gelators dispersed within organic solvents or oils, offer notable advantages for delivering hydrophobic drugs, topical formulations, and transdermal systems.
Recent advances in material science, polymer chemistry, and bioengineering have broadened the functional scope of these gels. Innovative strategies like stimulus-responsive design, 3D bioprinting, and nano/micro-scale integration have enabled the development of smart hydro/organogel platforms capable of interacting with biological systems, responding to specific physiological cues and conducting localized/time-controlled therapy.
This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research and reviews that highlight the development, characterization, and biomedical application of hydrogels and organogels. We welcome submissions that address novel materials synthesis, functionalization techniques, in vitro and in vivo performance, clinical translation potential, and interdisciplinary approaches that bridge material science with life science.
We welcome contributions from both academic and industrial researchers. Through this Special Issue, we aim to foster innovation and collaboration to drive forward the design of next-generation biomaterials for personalized medicine and regenerative healthcare.
Dr. Gi Doo Cha
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- hydrogel
- organogel
- organohydrogel
- softness
- biomedical
- biomaterial
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