Biobased Gels for Drugs and Cells
A special issue of Gels (ISSN 2310-2861). This special issue belongs to the section "Gel Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 429
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biomaterials; hydrogels; nanoparticles; microparticles; drug delivery; growth factor delivery; tissue engineering; bioprinting; antimicrobial coatings
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Biobased gels are materials made from renewable biological resources, including plants, microbes, and organic debris. These gels are distinguished by their capacity to absorb water and swell, resulting in a hydrophilic network that may encapsulate a variety of molecules. Biobased gels have gained popularity due to their sustainability and prospective uses in a variety of sectors, including biomedicine. They offer significant advantages, including their ease of availability, biodegradability, low toxicity, and enhanced sustainability. Furthermore, these gels create an ideal environment for cell growth, making them particularly suitable for biomedical applications.
This Special Issue of Gels invites contributions exploring the synthesis, chemical modification, and characterization of biobased gels; cell–biobased hydrogel interactions; and various applications of biobased gels, particularly their potential in drug delivery and cell-related applications. We invite researchers to submit original research articles, perspectives, case studies, reviews, and critical reviews that highlight the use of biobased gels in drug delivery and cell-based therapies.
Dr. Resmi Anand
Dr. David Duday
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biobased gel
- drug delivery
- cell encapsulation
- biomaterials
- cell–biomaterial interactions
- chitosan
- gelatin
- alginate
- lignin
- cellulose
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