Medical Applications of Polymer Materials
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Macromolecules".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 October 2025 | Viewed by 450
Special Issue Editor
Interests: synthesis and self-assembly of polymer materials; synthesis of upconversion nanoparticles; construction of advanced assemblies and their biomedical applications
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Dear Colleagues,
Polymer materials play a pivotal role in advancing modern medicine due to their excellent biocompatibility, chemical tunability, mechanical flexibility, and ease of fabrication. These materials support a wide array of biomedical applications, including controlled drug delivery systems, tissue engineering scaffolds, implantable devices, wound dressings, and diagnostic tools. As the medical field moves toward precision, personalized, and regenerative therapies, the demand for next-generation polymeric systems with tailored functionalities and clinical translatability is rapidly increasing. This Special Issue aims to capture the latest progress in the design, synthesis, characterization, and biomedical development and applications of polymer-based materials. We welcome original research articles and reviews on topics including, but not limited to, the following:
(1) Biodegradable, bioresorbable, or responsive polymers for drug delivery;
(2) Polymer scaffolds for tissue regeneration and organ repair;
(3) Functional hydrogels for wound healing and responsive drug release;
(4) Nanocomposites for advanced imaging and theranostic applications;
(5) Surface-engineered polymers with enhanced bioactivity, antibacterial performance, or immune modulation.
Dr. Zhen Zhang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- medical polymers
- drug delivery
- tissue engineering
- medical devices
- diagnostics
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