Polymer-Based Materials in Biomedical Applications
A special issue of Journal of Functional Biomaterials (ISSN 2079-4983). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomaterials and Devices for Healthcare Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 6
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biomaterials; biofabrication; biomedical devices; biohybrid robotics
2. Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Houston, Houston, TX 77204-4005, USA
Interests: biosensors; microfluidics; organ on a chip; point-of-care testing
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, “Polymer-Based Materials in Biomedical Applications”, aims to explore the latest developments in functional biomaterials and their integration into innovative biomedical technologies. It focuses on bridging fundamental research with translational and clinical applications, advancing both scientific understanding and practical implementation.
The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the design, synthesis, functionalization, characterization, and application of polymer-based materials such as polymers, composites, hydrogels, biofunctional coatings, and hybrid systems for next-generation biomedical platforms.
We welcome contributions on material development, biofabrication techniques, device integration, and performance evaluation in diagnostics, therapeutics, regenerative medicine, and real-time physiological monitoring. This Special Issue seeks to highlight cross-disciplinary approaches that connect diverse polymer-based materials with various biomedical technologies. By garnering perspectives from materials science, bioengineering, nanotechnology, and clinical translation, it aims to explore emerging trends, address common challenges, and foster collaborations that may accelerate innovation in healthcare solutions.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Chang Liu
Dr. Ran An
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- functional biomaterials
- polymer-based materials
- biomedical devices
- biosensing technologies
- biofabrication
- translational medicine
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