Recent Advances in Polymeric Biomaterials
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 August 2025 | Viewed by 42
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Interests: polymer; biopolimers; surfaces; nanomaterials; materials
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Dear Colleagues,
Polymeric biomaterials, including biopolymers, biocomposites, and bio-nanocomposites, have gained significant attention due to their multifunctionality, biocompatibility, and adaptability across diverse fields such as medicine, agriculture, environmental science, and sustainability.
A biopolymer is a polymer derived from natural sources or synthesized from renewable monomers, while a biocomposite or bio-nanocomposite consists of a biopolymer matrix reinforced with natural or synthetic fillers, such as fibers, bioactive compounds, or nanoparticles. The incorporation of nanomaterials significantly enhances their mechanical strength, biodegradability, antimicrobial activity, and responsiveness to environmental stimuli, making them suitable for a wide range of applications.
Recent advancements in the design, synthesis, and characterization of these materials have enabled the development of innovative solutions in drug delivery systems, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, controlled-release fertilizers, soil remediation, and water purification technologies.
This Special Issue is supervised by Dr. Diego Acevedo and assisted by Dr. Edith Yslas (National University of Rio Cuarto) and Dr. Pablo Cavallo (National University of Rio Cuarto). In this Special Issue, we aim to highlight the latest advances in polymeric biomaterials with a particular focus on their design, synthesis, characterization, and multifunctional applications. Contributions are welcome to explore how biopolymers, biocomposites, and bio-nanocomposites are transforming fields such as medicine, agriculture, and environmental sustainability, offering innovative and eco-friendly solutions to pressing global challenges. Both research articles and comprehensive reviews are welcome to provide cutting-edge insights into these rapidly evolving materials and their broad impact across multiple disciplines.
Dr. Diego Acevedo
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- biopolymers
- biocomposites
- nanomaterials
- applications
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