Recent Developments in Cellulose-Based Hydrogels

A special issue of Gels (ISSN 2310-2861). This special issue belongs to the section "Gel Applications".

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Dear Colleagues,

Due to the intensification of global warming and the greenhouse effect, the exploration and research of cellulose-based hydrogels has become an important topic for research. Cellulose-based hydrogels, as a new type of green material, have strong plasticity and have become a popular material. However, due to the limited mechanical properties and poor compatibility of single cellulose-based hydrogels, researchers have modified them, not only retaining the original excellent properties of cellulose hydrogels but also adding other properties. This has broadened the development of the field of cellulose hydrogels. It is believed that in the near future, cellulose-based hydrogels may be applied in various fields.

Prof. Dr. Jia-Horng Lin
Porf. Dr. Ching-Wen Lou
Dr. Mei-Chen Lin
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Keywords

  • cellulose-based hydrogel
  • cellulose modification
  • cellulose-based hydrogel modification
  • gels
  • hydrogel
  • biopolymer

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Preparation and Application of pH Self-Controlled Slow-Release Sensor
by Lan Yang, Qian-Yu Yuan, Ching-Wen Lou and Jia-Horng Lin
Gels 2026, 12(4), 308; https://doi.org/10.3390/gels12040308 - 3 Apr 2026
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Current smart packaging systems exhibit uneven release of active ingredients (rapid in the early stage and slow in the later stage), resulting in insufficient antibacterial and antioxidant properties. This study developed a pH-autonomous controlled-release sensor using Eudragit L100 and citrate as the matrix, [...] Read more.
Current smart packaging systems exhibit uneven release of active ingredients (rapid in the early stage and slow in the later stage), resulting in insufficient antibacterial and antioxidant properties. This study developed a pH-autonomous controlled-release sensor using Eudragit L100 and citrate as the matrix, with eugenol as the active component, and constructed a sandwich structure via electrospinning. The sensor can automatically release eugenol as needed in response to pH changes during shrimp storage, while simultaneously enabling visual monitoring of spoilage status. This innovation effectively extends the shelf life of fresh shrimp and provides a novel solution for the on-demand release of active ingredients in food preservation. Full article
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