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Nanofibers for Biomedical and Healthcare Applications
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Nanofibers for Biomedical and Healthcare 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: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 1138

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Sandra Varnaitė-Žuravliova

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Department of Textile Technologies, Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, Demokratų Str. 53, Kaunas, Lithuania
Interests: electrospinning; biodegradable materials; microcapsules; textiles; conductive materials; antiradar coatings
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Dr. Julija Baltušnikaitė-Guzaitienė

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Department of Textile Technologies, Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, Demokratų Str. 53, Kaunas, Lithuania
Interests: electrospinning; biodegradable materials; functional textile materials; sustainability; adaptive materials; conductive textile
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Nanofibers are revolutionizing biomedical and healthcare applications due to their high surface area, tunable porosity, and excellent biocompatibility. Their versatility allows for numerous applications aimed at enhancing health and medical outcomes. This Special Issue delves into the significant roles of nanofibers in drug delivery systems, tissue engineering scaffolds, wound dressings, healthcare, and filtration systems for air and water purification. Moreover, nanofibers can be functionalized with bioactive compounds to enhance their therapeutic effects, making them very versatile in healthcare applications.

The scope of this Special Issue encompasses the various functionalities and innovations associated with nanofibers in the medical domain.

This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the advancements, challenges, and future directions in the field of nanofibers for biomedical and healthcare applications, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in the intersection of nanotechnology and medicine. Therefore, we welcome research and review papers (both theoretical and experimental), as well as scientific letters and reports.

Dr. Sandra Varnaitė-Žuravliova
Dr. Julija Baltušnikaitė-Guzaitienė
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Keywords

  • nanofibers
  • healthcare
  • medical
  • filtration
  • purification

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Biocompatible Electrospun Biomaterials for Advancing Thermoregulating Wearable Sensors in Next-Generation Smart Textiles
by Sandra Varnaitė-Žuravliova, Žaneta Rukuižienė, Virginija Skurkytė-Papievienė, Paulė Bekampienė, Vykintė Trakšelytė and Julija Baltušnikaitė-Guzaitienė
J. Funct. Biomater. 2026, 17(2), 100; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb17020100 - 18 Feb 2026
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The rapid growth of electronic devices, including wearable sensors, has increased electronic waste, driving interest in sustainable, biocompatible materials. Electrospun biomaterials have emerged as versatile substrates for multifunctional wearable textiles, offering flexibility, high surface area, tunable porosity, and biocompatibility. Using natural polymers (e.g., [...] Read more.
The rapid growth of electronic devices, including wearable sensors, has increased electronic waste, driving interest in sustainable, biocompatible materials. Electrospun biomaterials have emerged as versatile substrates for multifunctional wearable textiles, offering flexibility, high surface area, tunable porosity, and biocompatibility. Using natural polymers (e.g., silk fibroin, cellulose, chitosan) and synthetic polymers (e.g., polycaprolactone, polylactic acid, PVDF), electrospinning produces nanofibrous mats capable of supporting thermal regulation, moisture management, and integrated sensing for pressure, temperature, humidity, or chemical detection. Nature-inspired designs, hybrid composites, and advanced architectures enable passive and active thermoregulation via phase-change materials, thermochromic dyes, hydrogels, and conductive nanofibers, while maintaining wearer comfort, breathability, and skin safety. Despite progress, challenges persist in durability, washability, energy efficiency, manufacturing scalability, and recyclability. This review provides a comprehensive overview of biomaterials, fabrication techniques, multifunctional sensor integration, and thermoregulation strategies, highlighting opportunities for next-generation wearable textiles that combine sustainability, adaptive thermal management, and high-performance sensing. Full article
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