Bioactive Polymer-Based Materials Dedicated to Wound Healing
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 August 2025 | Viewed by 3440
Special Issue Editors
Interests: natural polymers; biodegradable polymers; thin films; three dimensional scaffolds; polymers crosslinking; food packaging materials; tissue engineering; biomaterials properties; biopolymers; chitosan; collagen; PLA; silk fibroin
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2. Laboratory for Biomaterials and Bioengineering (CRC-Tier I), Department of Min-Met-Materials Eng & Regenerative Medicine, CHU de Québec, Laval University, Québec City, QC, Canada
Interests: biomaterials; bioactivity; biofunctionality; bone cement; dual-setting materials; magnesium phosphate; natural hydrogels; biocomposite; antibacterial properties
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to a Special Issue concerning “Bioactive Polymer-Based Materials Dedicated to Wound Healing”.
Bioactive polymer-based materials have become a fundamental component in the realm of tissue engineering, capturing widespread attention due to their multifaceted benefits. These materials can be tailored to develop surface characteristics that significantly improve the attachment and growth of essential cells involved in healing wounds. Furthermore, they can incorporate bioactive additives into their structure, which serve as conduits for the delivery of therapeutic substances such as growth factors, antimicrobials, and anti-inflammatory medications. Particularly, certain polymers play a pivotal role in establishing and preserving a moist environment at the wound site, a critical condition that accelerates the healing process by encouraging cell movement, the formation of new blood vessels, and the development of new tissue while simultaneously diminishing scar formation and alleviating pain. In addition to these therapeutic benefits, polymer-based dressings provide vital mechanical support, protecting the wound from additional damage and aiding in the regeneration of tissue. Moreover, these materials are celebrated for their biocompatibility, reducing the chances of unwanted reactions, lowering infection risks, and being easy to apply and remove, which enhances patient comfort and treatment efficacy. Finally, these bioactive dressings can be used to treat clinical problems such as ulcers, deep burns, and cancers or to support the regeneration of hard-to-heal wounds, e.g., in diabetes.
In this Special Issue, we delve into the innovative domain of bioactive polymer-based materials, spotlighting their evolving trends and pivotal role in wound healing applications. It is crucial to explore diverse methodologies to enhance the attributes of these materials, thereby optimizing their therapeutic potential. The scope of research topics includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:
- Preparation and characterization of bioactive polymer-based materials;
- Biodegradable polymer materials for biomedical applications;
- Fabrication of 2D and 3D polymeric or polymer-based materials;
- Physicochemical properties of biopolymers enhanced with bioactive additives;
- Biological studies (in vitro and in vivo) of wound dressing;
- Microbiological activity studies of materials characterized by antimicrobial properties;
- Studies of wound healing in vivo,
- Environmental impact and sustainability of bioactive polymers.
It is our pleasure to invite you to submit a manuscript for this Special Issue. Full research papers, communications, and reviews are all warmly welcome.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Sylwia Grabska-Zielińska
Dr. Marcin Wekwejt
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- wound healing
- polymer
- bioactive materials
- tissue engineering
- biomaterials
- thin films
- scaffolds
- hydrogels
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