Multifunctional Materials for Biomedical, Cosmetic, and Purification Applications
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomaterials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 879
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Dear Colleagues,
Multifunctional materials are modern substances with unique properties, which makes them useful in various fields of science and technology, such as biomedicine, cosmetology, and environmental protection. Materials such as metal nanoparticles, biopolymers, and hydrogels are used in dressings and implants, and are employed to improve the effectiveness of therapy. They have antibacterial properties, support wound healing, and enable controlled drug release, consequently being employed in implantology and tissue engineering. Zinc oxide, colloidal gold, hydrogels, and biopolymers increase the effectiveness of cosmetics, moisturizing masks, and long-acting cosmetics. They protect the skin from UV radiation, support regeneration, and have antibacterial properties, which are particularly important qualities in anti-aging and dermatological products. Materials with adsorption and catalytic properties, e.g., carbon nanotubes, metal oxides or graphene, layered double hydroxides, are used in wastewater and water treatment and help to remove chemical pollutants, heavy metals, and microorganisms. Thanks to their versatile properties, multifunctional materials contribute to the development of modern technologies, improving the quality of life and supporting health and environmental protection.
Dr. Agnieszka Gładysz-Płaska
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- biomaterials
- biopolymers
- nanomaterials
- carbon nanotubes
- metal oxides
- graphene
- layered double hydroxides
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