Innovative Biomaterials for Advanced Applications in Regenerative Medicine and Drug Delivery
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 March 2026 | Viewed by 16
Special Issue Editor
Interests: polymeric biomaterials; regenerative medicine; drug delivery systems; hydrogels; electrospinning and 3D printing
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, remarkable progress has been achieved in the fields of drug delivery and regenerative medicine through the development of advanced fabrication strategies. Cutting-edge techniques such as 3D printing, melt electrowriting, electrospinning, and microfluidics now allow the creation of highly sophisticated three-dimensional architectures that can closely mimic or adapt to native tissues. At the same time, micro- and nanoscale systems have been engineered to enable precise, controlled, and patient-specific drug release, in line with the principles of precision medicine.
These technological breakthroughs, however, rely on the continuous discovery and design of new biomaterials with intelligent and multifunctional properties. Emerging classes of polymers and hybrid materials are being tailored to exhibit features such as multi-stimuli responsiveness, tunable degradation, real-time traceability within the body, and sensing capabilities to monitor disease progression. By imparting such advanced functionalities, next-generation biomaterials are not only supporting structural and therapeutic roles, but also enabling dynamic interaction with the biological environment.
This Special Issue aims to collect original research articles dedicated to the development and application of innovative biomaterials, particularly polymeric systems of both natural and synthetic origin, for drug delivery and regenerative medicine. Contributions are especially welcome on the following topics:
- Novel hydrogels and 3D scaffolds designed for regenerative medicine;
- Smart polymeric systems with stimuli-responsive behavior for controlled drug delivery;
- Hybrid materials integrating bioactive dopants to enhance therapeutic outcomes;
- Micro- and nanocarriers engineered for precision and targeted delivery;
- Multifunctional biomaterials capable of real-time monitoring or diagnostic feedback.
By bringing together advances in materials science, bioengineering, and nanotechnology, this Special Issue seeks to highlight how innovative biomaterials can drive the next generation of therapeutic strategies in regenerative medicine and controlled drug delivery.
Dr. Calogero Fiorica
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. International Journal of Molecular Sciences is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. There is an Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal. For details about the APC please see here. Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- biomaterials
- drug delivery
- regenerative medicine
- stimuli-responsive polymers
- 3D scaffolds
- micro-nanocarriers
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- Reprint: MDPI Books provides the opportunity to republish successful Special Issues in book format, both online and in print.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.
