Functional Hydrogels: Design, Properties and Applications (Second Edition)

Dear Colleagues,

Hydrogels are three-dimensional polymeric networks that can absorb and retain a large amount of water or biological fluids, making them suitable for a variety of applications in the fields of biomedical engineering, drug delivery, tissue engineering, and electronic skin. The aim of this Special Issue is to bring together researchers and practitioners from different fields to share their knowledge and expertise on the design, properties, and applications of hydrogels.

The Special Issue covers a broad range of topics related to hydrogel design, properties, and applications. Some of the key themes include the design and synthesis of hydrogels with tailored properties for specific applications, the properties of hydrogels and their applications in various fields, and the development of new methods for characterizing and analyzing hydrogels. The articles in this Special Issue provide valuable insights for researchers and practitioners working in this area and highlight the exciting opportunities for future research in this field.

We welcome submissions of original research articles, review articles, and short communications that focus on the design, properties, and applications of hydrogels. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

Synthesis and characterization of hydrogels;

Hydrogels for drug delivery and tissue engineering;

Hydrogels for biosensors and other sensing applications;

Hydrogels for wastewater treatment and environmental applications;

Novel methods for characterizing and analyzing hydrogels;

Biocompatibility and biodegradability of hydrogels.

Dr. Zhihui Qin
Dr. Jianhua Zhang
Guest Editors

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