Gels | Special Issues

Gels for Plant-Based Food Applications (2nd Edition)

edited by

and

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1279 | Submission Open

Keywords: proteins; polysaccharides; lipids; gel structural analysis; gel properties characterization; characterization methods; extrusion technology (especially high-moisture extrusion); plant-based foods; quality improvement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Food Gels: Structure and Function (2nd Edition)

edited by Longwei Jiang,

Qian Liu

,

Lili Ren

and Xiaoxia Yan

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1207 | Submission Open

Keywords: food gels; polymers; polysaccharide; protein; structure; chemical and physicochemical characterization; film-forming properties; food quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Analysis and Characterization)

Hydrogels and Organogels for Biomedical Applications

edited by Gi Doo Cha

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2658 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogel; organogel; organohydrogel; softness; biomedical; biomaterial

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Chemistry and Physics)

Polymer Gels for Sensor Applications

edited by

Rui P. C. L. Sousa

,

Bjørn Torger Stokke

and Francis Vocanson

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2454 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer gels; sensing; monitoring; smart materials; functional gels; environmental sensors; optical sensors; electrochemical sensors; hydrogel sensors; sol-gel sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Processing and Engineering)

Hydrogel for Tissue Engineering and Biomedical Therapeutics (2nd Edition)

edited by

Hyun Jong Lee

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1110 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogel; tissue engineering; biomedical therapeutics; biomimetic scaffolds; drug delivery; regenerative medicine; cell– material interactions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Hydrogel for Sustained Delivery of Therapeutic Agents (3rd Edition)

edited by

Adina Magdalena Musuc

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7884 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; drug delivery; therapeutic agents; natural biopolymers; aerogels; polymer gel properties; biomedical applications; tissue engineering; smart hydrogels; stimuli-responsive gels; biomaterials; physical– chemical characterization; 3D printing; structure– property relationship; regenerative medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Application of Hydrogels in Medicine

edited by

Karol Kłosiński

and Zbigniew Pasieka

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5349 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; medical application; gels; hydrogels; biomedical applications; drug delivery; therapy; tissue engineering; wound healing; biosensing; cancer therapy; medicine; disease treatment; polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Nanogels and Microgels: Fundamental Studies, Applications, and Emerging Trends

edited by Guang Chen and Jiaxing Yuan

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4930 | Submission Open

Keywords: volume phase transition; non-equilibrium swelling/collapse dynamics; stimuli responsive behaviors; drug delivery systems; soft actuators and robotics; biosensors; polymer network

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Chemistry and Physics)

Gel-Based Materials for Biomedical Engineering (2nd Edition)

edited by

Jieyu Zhang

and

Daihua Fu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4824 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; hydrogels; injectable hydrogels; cryogels; tissue engineering; wound healing; drug delivery; heart failure

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Chemistry and Physics)

Recent Advances in Soft Gels in the Food Industry and Technology

edited by

Manuela Machado

,

Eduardo Costa

,

Sara Nunes Silva

, Sérgio Cruz Sousa and

Ana Maria Gomes

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3539 | Submission Open

Keywords: soft gels; food texture; gelling agents; food industry applications; sustainable food technology; nutritional enhancement; flavor release systems; bioactive compound delivery; microstructure analysis; shelf-life extension

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Processing and Engineering)

Advances in Composite Gels (3rd Edition)

edited by

Shinya Inazumi

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3451 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposite hydrogels; bio-based composite hydrogels; organic– inorganic composite hydrogels

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Processing and Engineering)

Functionalized Hydrogels: Biomimetic Design, Adhesion Mechanisms and Biomedical Applications

edited by

Chao Zhou

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1444 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional hydrogels; biomimicry; tissue regeneration; wound dressing; drug delivery; engineering scaffolds; bioelectronic interfaces; wearable sensors; hydrogel microneedles.

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Chemistry and Physics)

Polysaccharide-Based Gels

edited by Longxiang Zhu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1345 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharide; hydrogel; multi-functionalization; biomedicine; biodegradable; wearable sensors; packaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Chemistry and Physics)

Functional Hydrogels for Advanced Health Monitoring Systems

edited by Fei Han

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 722 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogel; physiological signal monitoring; conductivity; self-healing; adhesive properties; sensors; wearable; diagnostic applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Preparation and Application of New Gel Adsorption Materials

edited by Yun Deng and

Changbo Zhang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open

Keywords: aerogels; hydrogels; membranes; films; adsorbents; removal; environmental science; novel gels; wastewater treatment; microplastic adsorption; drug adsorption/release; water-retaining agents; fertilizers; pollutant removal; soil nutrients; air purification

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Properties and Structure of Hydrogel-Related Materials (3rd Edition)

edited by

Wei Cui

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open

Keywords: gels and networks; tough gel; gel rheology; gel adhesion; photonic crystal hydrogel sensor

Selected Papers from the 1st International Online Conference on Gels

edited by

Esmaiel Jabbari

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open

Keywords: colloidal gels; polyelectrolyte gels; biopolymer gels; smart gels; protein and biological gels

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Composite Gel Systems: Materials, Formation Behaviors and Functional Food Packaging Applications

edited by Juncai Tu and Jun Guo

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open

Keywords: green edible biopolymers; composite film structure and function; gel formation mechanism; structure– activity relationship; active ingredient delivery systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Hydrogels, Oleogels and Bigels Used for Drug Delivery (2nd Edition)

edited by

Adriana Ciurba

and

Aline F. Miller

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; oleogels; and bigels; semisolid pharmaceuticals and semisolid dispersions; pharmaceutical technology; industrial pharmaceutical processes; semisolid formulations development; topical and in situ gelling systems; gelled system formers and gel-forming polymers; pharmacotechnical analysis; semi-solid control diagram (SSCD); texture and consistency analysis; rheology and mathematical modeling; in vitro penetration tests; membrane permeation; and mathematical modeling; Franz and diffusion cells; static permeation flux; and dynamic permeation flux; membranes; natural membranes; synthetic membranes; transdermal drug delivery; quality via the design of experiments

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Processing and Engineering)

Applications of Novel Cryogels and Food Gels in Food Quality and Safety

edited by

Shuo Qi

and Liling Hao

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open

Keywords: cryogel; food gels; food quality; food safety; encapsulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Hydrogels in Biomedicine

edited by

Eleonora Russo

and

Carla Villa

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2547 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; drug delivery; rheology; characterization; biomedical application; wound healing; nanotechnology; tissue engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Analysis and Characterization)

Rheological and Gelling Properties of Gels for Food Applications

edited by Songsong Jiang and

Zhuangli Kang

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: preparation methods; structure-property; structure– function relationships; functional applications; sustainable formulations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Chemistry and Physics)

Towards Smart Gel Material for Flexible and Wearable Electronics

edited by Chuanqian Shi, Chengjun Wang and Ye Qiu

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1266 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart hydrogel; flexible electronics; wearable electronics; gel-based devices; gel synthesis and application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Analysis and Characterization)

Cellulose Hydrogels and Their Applications

edited by

Xiaxing Zhou

and

Marco Castriota

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose hydrogel; nanocellulose; biomaterial; energy storage; supercapacitor; drug delivery; tissue engineering; wastewater treatment; absorbent; smart material

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Food Gel-Based Systems: Gel-Forming and Food Applications (2nd Edition)

edited by Buliyaminu Adegbemiro Alimi,

Ana Bucić-Kojić

and

Mirela Planinić

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel food-derived gels; encapsulation and delivery of bioactive compounds using gels; gel based packaging and edible coatings; structure; processing technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Analysis and Characterization)

Shaping the Future with Thermoresponsive Gels: Smart Materials for Emerging Technologies

edited by

Adina-Elena Segneanu

, Cornelia Bejenaru and Maria Viorica Ciocîlteu

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 849 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoresponsive gels; smart materials; temperature-sensitive polymers; hydrogels; phase transition; adaptive materials; drug delivery systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Hydrogels: Properties and Application in Biomedicine

edited by

Martina Lenzuni

and

Salvatore Gallo

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; biomedical applications; stimuli-responsive materials; tissue engineering; computational modelling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Processing and Engineering)

Advances in Gel Films (2nd Edition)

edited by

Cristina Maria Vladut

and Crina Anastasescu

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open

Keywords: gel films; sol-gel synthesis; film deposition; film characterization; film applications; biomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Processing and Engineering)

Customizing Hydrogels: A Journey from Concept to End-Use Properties (2nd Edition)

edited by

Andra-Cristina Enache

,

Corneliu Cojocaru

and

Petrisor Samoila

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural/synthetic/hybrid hydrogels; chemical/physical hydrogels; “ smart” hydrogels; (nano)composite hydrogels; gelation mechanism; end-use properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Chemistry and Physics)

Gelatin-Based Materials for Tissue Engineering

edited by

Shuntaro Yamada

and

Lucy Di Silvio

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9195 | Submission Open

Keywords: gelatin; tissue engineering; biomaterials; hydrogels; bioprinting; wound healing; scaffolds; regenerative medicine and dentistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Processing and Engineering)

Advances in Synthetic and Bio-Based Aerogels: Mechanical Properties, Thermal Insulation, and Environmental Remediation (2nd Edition)

edited by

Beatriz Merillas

and

Luísa Durães

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6282 | Submission Open

Keywords: aerogels; thermal insulation; mechanical properties; porous structure; environmental remediation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Processing and Engineering)

Biopolymer Gel-Assisted Synthesis of Particles for Biomedical Applications (3rd Edition)

edited by

Mazeyar Parvinzadeh Gashti

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2578 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Gel-Based Materials for Cartilage Regeneration

edited by

Vivek Jeyakumar

,

Christoph Bauer

and

Chao Wan

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 224 | Submission Open

Keywords: cartilage regeneration; hydrogels; injectable gels; biomaterials; tissue engineering; bioactive molecules; 3D bioprinting; anti-inflammatory agents

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Processing and Engineering)

Gel Film and Its Wide Range of Applications

edited by

Priscilla Barbosa Sales De Albuquerque

, María G. Carneiro-Da-Cunha and Paulo Antônio Galindo Soares

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8317 | Submission Open

Keywords: biotechnology; polymeric matrices; three-dimensional network; swelling; water content

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Polymer Hydrogels and Networks

edited by

Hong Chen

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3170 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer hydrogels; network design; crosslinking strategies; tough hydrogels; self-recovery; stimuli-responsive; human– machine interface; electronic skin; tissue regeneration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Analysis and Characterization)

Innovative Soft Materials with a Focus on Gels

edited by

Marco Castriota

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2965 | Submission Open

Keywords: gel materials; synthesis; characterization; and properties; biomedical applications; electronics; intelligent materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Processing and Engineering)

Application of Composite Gels in Food Processing and Engineering

edited by

Xiaoyan Hu

and

Lei Zhou

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2735 | Submission Open

Keywords: gel network formation and interactions; texture and sensory enhancement; stability and release properties; plant-based and alternative food products; environmental sustainability and biocompatibility; engineering strategies for the formulation and stabilization; temperature; shear; pH; enhancing scalability and process efficiency; computational modeling and simulation approaches

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Smart Gels for Sensing Devices and Flexible Electronics

edited by Junjie Qin,

Hailei Zhang

and

Zhongyu Cai

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2558 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; organogels; responsive polymers; smart materials; intelligent materials; nanomaterials; biomaterials; actuators; chemical sensors; biosensors; wearable devices; soft robotics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Aerogels: Promising Materials for Environmental Applications

edited by

Islam Minisy

and

Durga Parajuli

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2237 | Submission Open

Keywords: aerogels; bio-based aerogels; environmental applications; adsorption; wastewater; decontamination; heavy metals; rare and precious metals; pharmaceuticals; personal care products; persistent organic pollutants; CO2 sequestration; photocatalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Processing and Engineering)

Applications of Gels in Energy Materials and Devices (2nd Edition)

edited by Mobinul Islam,

Mohammad Afsar Uddin

and

Md Mahmudul Hasan

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer gel; gel precursor; hydrogels; gel membrane; solar cell; batteries; sol– gel method; energy devices; energy conversion; energy harvesting; supercapacitor; flexible batteries; H2O2 production

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Analysis and Characterization)

Biopolymeric Gels: Advancements in Sustainable Multifunctional Materials

edited by

Mario García-González

,

Tiago H. Silva

and

José Antonio Vázquez Álvarez

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymeric gels; biomedical applications; in vitro/in vivo studies; sustainable materials; multifunctional polymers; injectable gels; regenerative medicine; circular materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Chemistry and Physics)

Next-Generation Food Gels: Gelling Processes, Structure–Function Relationships and Applications

edited by Zipei Zhang and

Dingkui Qin

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open

Keywords: food gels (hydrogels; aerogels; hipes; ionogels; cryogels); gelling processes; physicochemical and biological mechanisms; structure– function relationships; composition– process– property mapping; rheology (viscoelasticity; yield stress; thixotropy; structural recovery); biopolymers (proteins; polysaccharides; hybrids); mixed-network gels; multiscale structure formation (molecular interactions; network topology; microstructure; macrotexture); machine learning/AI; process-window discovery; sustainability (clean-label; upcycled ingredients; energy-efficient processing); advanced manufacturing; 3D/4D printing; smart packaging and sensing; stimuli-responsive/targeted delivery; personalized nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Chemistry and Physics)

Stimuli-Responsive Hydrogels for Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering

edited by

Kulwinder Kaur

and

Ciara M. Murphy

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; stimuli responsive; tissue engineering; biomedical applications; nanoparticles; controlled release

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Recent Advances on the Use of Different Gels Type in the Food Industry (2nd Edition)

edited by

Georgiana Gabriela Codină

and

Violeta Nour

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open

Keywords: gel formation; oleogels; gelling process; gelation; gels characteristics; food products; microstructure analysis; textural properties; rheological properties; nutritional value; new products development-derived products; health benefits; processing; consumer acceptance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Advanced Soft Gels with Enhanced Functionality for Biomedical and Additive Manufacturing Applications (2nd Edition)

edited by

Ing Kong

and

Akesh Babu Kakarla

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis; characterisation; physiochemical properties; biodegradation; synthetic and natural polymers; biopolymers; physical and chemical crosslinking; composite gels; self-healing gels; cell culture; drug delivery; 3D printing and bioprinting; tissue engineering; hydrogels; microgels; nanogels

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Processing and Engineering)

Recent Advances in Functionalized Aerogels: Preparation, Modification and Applications

edited by

Mingyi Chen

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: aerogels; environment; energy storage; smart catalysts; drug delivery; tissue engineering; biosensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Structure and Properties of Functional Hydrogels (3rd Edition)

edited by

,

,

and

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional hydrogels; hierarchical structure; multiscale structure; structure–property relationship; mechanical property

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Analysis and Characterization)

Advanced Functional Gels: Design, Properties, and Applications

edited by Lorena García-Uriostegiui and

Héctor Iván Meléndez Ortíz

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional gels; responsive gels; hybrid gels; composite gels; self-healing gels; biomimetic gels; energy storage; biomedicine; soft electronics; environmental remediation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Advanced Hydrogels with Antibacterial Properties

edited by

Andreea Kui

,

Smaranda Buduru

and

Andrea Maria Chisnoiu

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; antibacterial materials; antimicrobial resistance; biofilm inhibition; drug delivery systems; nanocomposites; biocompatibility; wound healing; infection-resistant biomaterials; clinical applications in medicine and dentistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Gel Applications)

Recent Research on Medical Hydrogels (2nd Edition)

edited by