Design, Synthesis, Detection, Diagnosis and Therapeutic Applications of Bioactive Materials

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue highlights cutting-edge advances in bioactive materials, covering their design, synthesis, detection, diagnosis, and therapeutic applications. Key material types include hydrogels (for drug delivery and tissue engineering), nanozymes (nanoparticles with enzyme-mimetic catalytic activities for tumor therapy and biosensing), biodegradable polymers (e.g., PLA/PGA for implants), stimuli-responsive materials (pH/temperature-sensitive systems for targeted release), antimicrobial coatings (silver/copper nanoparticles for infection control), 3D-printed bioinks (cell-laden scaffolds for regenerative medicine), and so on. These materials drive innovation in precision medicine, enabling smarter diagnostics, controlled therapies, and enhanced tissue regeneration.

Dr. Xiaoyu Mu
Dr. Hao Wang
Guest Editors

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