Polymer-Based Nanoparticles for Biomedical Application
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: 31 January 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: polymers (controlled polymerization); drug delivery in cancer management; 3D printing; microfluidics; sustainability; recycling; polymer processing; nanoparticles
Interests: (bio)polymer; biomaterial; silk protein-based biomaterials (tissue engineering, nanoparticles); hydrogels; bacterial cellulose; drug delivery in cancer management; nanocomposite; polymer recycling; organ on a chip; sustainability; 3D printing; polymer processing
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Special Issue Information
The concept of biomaterials emerged from the need to replace or support living tissues. Over time, their medical applications have been evaluated based on interactions with biological systems, making the interface and specific biointeractions critical to the success or failure of artificial constructs. Biomaterials have thus become essential components in the design of functional synthetic systems. Advances in nanotechnology have further enabled the development of diverse biomaterial nanostructures, highlighting the importance of cell–material interactions at the nanoscale. Today, biomaterials play a vital role in medical and pharmaceutical fields such as tissue engineering, drug delivery, and microfluidics. New generations of biomaterials are being developed using innovative strategies aimed at replicating key biological features, addressing the limitations of current materials, and paving the way for advanced polymer-based nanoplatforms.
This Special Issue, “Polymer-Based Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications”, aims to highlight innovative methods, emerging strategies, advanced technologies, novel biomaterials, and cutting-edge applications currently under investigation in this dynamic field. We welcome detailed studies that critically evaluate current advancements and provide insightful perspectives on future directions in polymer nanoparticle research.
It is our pleasure to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue. Both original research articles and comprehensive reviews are encouraged.
We look forward to receiving your valuable submissions that will contribute to progress and innovation in the field of biomedical polymer nanoparticles
Dr. Ionuţ Cristian Radu
Prof. Dr. Catalin Zaharia
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Nanotechnology
- Nanomedicine
- Cancer
- Polymers
- Nanohydrogels
- Nanoparticles
- Targeted therapy
- Drug delivery
- Controlled release.
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